Using the right tools and techniques at the right time can help you grow a strong, healthy lawn.

Thatch is a layer of organic matter that builds up on your lawn over time and can prevent your yard from getting enough nutrients. Dethatching involves using tools, like a dethatching rake, to remove ...

When the first warm breeze rolls through, and your lawn begins to green up, it is tempting to tackle every yard task at once. Early spring feels like a fresh start, and dethatching often lands high on ...

A half-inch-thick layer of thatch, which is decomposing organic matter between the soil and upper grass, can be beneficial to your lawn. But if the thatch builds up, it can keep water and fertilizer ...

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 ...

My lawn has a springy feel when I walk on it. Do I have a thatch problem, and if so, what should I do about it? — Andrew The springy feel to your lawn may indicate excessive thatch. Lawn thatch is a ...