Question 1

Does this work better than a pull behind dethatcher?

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This requires a heavy duty extension cord.  If you use an extension cord that is too small for the length of the cord you'll have problems.  I've seen several lawn care professionals and lawn care fanatics do YouTube videos on this and they all say about the exact same thing.  It feels like a flimsy Tonka-Toy gadget, but it does a good job.  Some people say to use this twice a year, in the spring and in the fall, although that is partly true, you can use this at a slightly higher setting almost weekly if you like.  Most people do not mow often enough or their mower blades are not good mulching blades and the clippings are not small enough to quickly decay and return nutrients to the soil, and you end up with a bed of brown dead grass buried in the turf.  Although not apparent to the naked eye to most people, these clippings dull the color of your lawn.  If you go to YouTube and look up Pest and Lawn Ginja who owns a company that services 25+ lawns a day, he has a video of a lawn such as this and he ran over the lawn with one of these one direction, then gathered the dead grass and then went over the lawn again at a 90 degree angle and pulled up a lot more dead grass, and the end result was a MUCH better color to the lawn, and this will be a healthier lawn because there is better oxygen transfer to the soil.  The reduced dead grass clutter (not thatch, just dead debris) will also reduce the chance of fungus problems from decaying and damp dead grass clippings that are not properly mulched.  Most non-professional grade mowers do not have enough power to adequately spin the blades at a fast enough speed to cut the grass several times to properly mulch, or the blades are not kept sharp enough to do the job.  For example, you should sharpen a mower blade about every 15,000 sq. ft. of lawn if you are mowing a thick Zoysia lawn.  if you have a less dense turf type, probably every 25,000 sq. ft. would be good.

Question 2

Is this Greenworks 27022  10 amp 14" Corded Dethatcher self propelled?

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It is not. HOWEVER, the detaching action gently propels it forward. It is simple physics. You will like it.By the same physics, it dethatches nicely in the forward direction... if you drag it backwards it might dig-in a little... so just do a turn and continue.

Question 3

Is there a catch bag available for this model? or will the Sun Joe bag fit?

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Hello there,

No, GreenWorks does not offer a bag for this unit as it does not collect well. It simply pulls thatch up to the surface. The Sun Joe bag would not be compatible.

Question 4

Can i  use machine on st augustine in december

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Yes, you can, as long as the ground is not wet, care needs to be taken not to totally destroy the stolon network in your lawn.

ASIN	B0030BG1HM
Best Sellers Rank	#22,797 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #50 in Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers
Brand Name	Greenworks
Color	Green AC
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (16,264)
Global Trade Identification Number	00841821003104
Head Material	Stainless Steel
Head Size	14 inches
Included Components	Full Set Of Replacement Tines, Greenworks 27022 10 Amp 14" Corded Dethatcher
Item Type Name	Greenworks 14-Inch 10 Amp Corded Dethatcher 27022
Item Weight	25.92 Pounds
Manufacturer	Greenworks
Manufacturer Part Number	B0030BG1HM
Manufacturer Warranty Description	4 Years Parts and Labor
Model Number	27022
Rake Type	Lawn Rake
UPC	841821003104
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Greenworks 10 Amp 14” Corded Electric Dethatcher (Stainless Steel Tines)

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