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 ...

How to tell if your lawn needs it, according to experts.

Dethatching your lawn is one of the best ways to help your yard drain properly and prevent grass from growing in patchy. However, whether you have seen signs that it's time to dethatch your yard or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dethatcher on lawn - Stenko Vlad/Shutterstock When's the last time you checked under the "hood" of your lawn? Thatch, the layer of ...

Thinking about aerating now? It could do more harm than good for your lawn.

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 ...

These tell-tale signs mean your lawn would benefit from aeration. Aerate lawn with a thatch layer thicker than 1 inch to let water and nutrients pass through. Lawns compacted from heavy foot traffic ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thatch is a layer of organic matter that builds up on your lawn over time and can prevent your yard from getting enough nutrients.