Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Of all the plants, trees, and shrubs in your landscape, the lawn is the most demanding feature, requiring constant maintenance ...

The first step is to mow the lawn so that the grass is about half its usual length. This will help prevent damage to the grass during the dethatching process and make it easier to remove the thatch.

We'll walk you through the process of dethatching—and some considerations before you get started. Each year around this time, the pressure is on for homeowners to have the perfect lawn come summer.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

My lawn has a problem. A thick layer of organic material—thatch— built up on the soil surface over the winter. A thin layer of thatch is healthy, but if it gets too thick it can suffocate your grass ...