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

Early spring may feel like the right moment to refresh your yard, but dethatching is rarely the first task Southern lawns need. Focus on mowing, edging, and light feeding as the grass wakes up. Then ...

Some thatch is good for your lawn.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Decayed grass blades and stems—known as thatch—can prevent your lawn from absorbing the water and oxygen ...

Dethatching can be performed with a manual or powered rake, or a rotary broom. (StatePoint) Dethatching your lawn has numerous benefits. But if you’re not sure what dethatching is or how to do it, you ...

After testing the six dethatching rakes, my favorite was the Ames 15″ Adjustable Thatch Rake, which is effective at removing thatch, is affordable, and has excellent build quality. Ahead, discover how ...

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 ...

Part of maintaining a healthy lawn is knowing when and how to deal with the inevitable problem of thatch. Over time, a thick layer of dead grass, roots, and leaves accumulate all over your lawn as its ...

Dethatching your lawn has numerous benefits. But if you’re not sure what dethatching is or how to do it, you may be wondering if it’s really worth all the effort. To shed light on dethatching, lawn ...