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 ...

Thatch in lawns is often misunderstood, both its cause and management. Some lawns have chronic thatch problems while others never have any issues with it. Midwinter is a suitable time ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A key step to growing and maintaining lush, green grass is removing thatch from your ...

Dethatching boosts lawn health by improving airflow, water access, and nutrient flow, helping prevent fungus and compacted soil. Clearing thatch gives grass space to grow thicker and stronger by ...

When's the last time you checked under the "hood" of your lawn? Thatch, the layer of organic debris under the lawn's surface, is a normal component of a healthy lawn, but if it gets too thick, it can ...

Q: When should a lawn be aerated and what is a recommended method? A: Core aeration is done when the soil is compacted or where there are distinctly different textures of soil creating layers in the ...

Q: Is it too cold to dethatch my Bermuda grass lawn? Do I have to wait until next year? What about overseeding? Is it also too late? If I need to wait, then when? A: It is not too late to dethatch in ...

When you plan for spring lawn maintenance, don’t overlook aeration and dethatching. These two seemingly unglamorous, unexciting processes can play a big role in maintaining a healthy, bright lawn ...

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Remove debris and excess plant matter with these intuitive tools. Editor's Note Jan. 22, 2026: Although many homeowners are ...

Plus, expert advice on how to address both issues. Pests cause visible damage like chewed grass and soil disruption, while diseases show up as discolored or fuzzy patches from fungi. Diagnosing the ...