Verticutting is called power raking in which grass type?

• A. Bahia grass
• B. Bermuda grass
• C. Zoysia grass
• D. Fescue

Answer: (A)

Verticutting uses vertical blades to cut into the thatch layer and remove it, helping air, water, and nutrients reach the soil and encouraging new growth. In Bahia grass, this more aggressive removal is traditionally described as power raking, because the coarse thatch and stoloniferous growth respond well to a vigorous pass with a power rake. The equipment’s heavy tines pull out a large amount of thatch and can renew patchy areas, which is a common maintenance goal for Bahia lawns. For other grasses such as Bermuda, Zoysia, or Fescue, the same operation is usually called verticutting or dethatching rather than power raking, reflecting different naming conventions used in turf management.