Can I scalp my lawn without damaging it?

[JesseMitchell]

Hi all. I am trying to get my lawns in pristine condition but am very new to this. I think my lawn is kikuyu but possibly with patches of buffalo. I’m okay with the renovation causing the loss of buffalo as a result if that is the case, but just want to make sure my lawn is suitable for dethatching before I do it and risk killing the entire thing off.

Its very thick in areas and when I mow it large brown spots appear which I assume is due to a combination of uneven ground and thick thatch build up. 
Am I safe to scalp my lawn and dethatch it without causing serious harm to it? Thank you kindly for the help!

 

 

 

 

 

[robchin]

Hi @shezere. 

So much to learn isn't there. 

I agree with Jacob here - apply the topsoil. Trick here is to not put too much on at one time. Don't completely cover the turf till you can't see it any more. it needs to see the sunlight or it will suffer. In a perfect world you will do this during the growing season and give the area to be treated a feed a couple of weeks before to ensure plant is growing OK. Good luck.