Lawn thatch can suffocate the grass and cause drainage issues. Learn how to identify, prevent, and remove excess thatch with proper aeration and dethatching techniques.
When it comes to the Complete Guide to Dethatching, Most healthy lawns contain a thin layer of thatch — the intermingled layer of living and dead roots, stems and organic matter between the grass blades and the soil. A quarter‑inch to half‑inch layer cushions your yard and retains moisture. Problems start when thatch builds thicker than half an inch. At that point it repels water, fertilizer and pesticides, harbors insects and diseases, and encourages shallow roots. In this g
