Best time to verdicut a lawn?

• A. When the grass is rapidly growing in the spring, if irrigation is available.
• B. In late fall when growth is slow.
• C. During drought conditions.
• D. After mowing to keep height uniform.

Answer: (A)

Verdicutting removes thatch and dead tissue with vertical blades, which stresses the turf. It works best when the grass is actively growing so it can recover quickly and fill in the cut areas. Spring’s rapid growth, supported by available irrigation, provides the safest and most effective window for this practice. If you verticut when growth is slow (late fall), during drought, or right after mowing, the grass won’t recover promptly and the turf may weaken. That’s why the springtime option with irrigation support is the best choice.