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

Knowing how to dethatch a lawn can give you healthier grass all year round. But it helps to understand what causes thatch and why it’s a problem before you learn how to remove it. Thatch is a layer of ...

Dethatching is an essential part of lawn maintenance. About half an inch of thatch is good for the grass because it can stabilize the soil temperature and prevent it from drying out too quickly. But ...

A layer of dead organic material on your lawn, called thatch, is great in moderation. A thin layer of thatch acts as a buffer that keeps the soil moist, regulates its temperature, and adds nutrients ...

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 ...

The discussion of lawn varieties and the need for renovation last week triggered more detailed questions from readers. Joe P. from Bridgewater and John M. from Old Bridge asked for more details on ...

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 ...

As spring approaches, homeowners face a common dilemma: should they dethatch or aerate their lawns? Both practices can ...