Dethatching is the process of removing thatch from the lawn. Thatch is a combination of organic and inorganic matter that builds up over the topmost layer of your grass. It generally consists of ...

When's the last time you checked under the "hood" of your lawn? Thatch, the layer of organic debris under the lawn's surface, is a normal component of a healthy lawn, but if it gets too thick, it can ...

Aerate lawn with a thatch layer thicker than 1 inch to let water and nutrients pass through. Lawns compacted from heavy foot traffic benefit from aeration every couple of years. Poorly draining lawns ...

Lawn aeration is a must-do for healthy lawns. When you aerate a lawn, you create thousands of small holes in your lawn's surface to reduce thatch (the layer of dead plant material that sits between ...

Maybe you see that question and think to yourself, “Wait, I have to dethatch my lawn?” or even, “What the heck is dethatching?” Good questions! Let’s start there. Thatch is the dense layer of living ...

Dethatching is essential for a healthy lawn. It removes excessive thatch to help the grass get light, moisture, and nutrients. However, get the timing wrong and it can place the lawn under undue ...

My question lies in the area of dethatching our lawns. I see many neighbors renting dethatchers in attempts to try and take of their thatch problems. Could you help clarify the most effective method ...