Is early spring the right time to dethatch your lawn? Here’s a guide to understanding thatch, timing, and how to protect your ...

Some thatch is good for your lawn. Fall is a great time to restore your lawn before winter to prepare it for successful spring growth. Before you spread grass seed, you may need to take a rake to your ...

I tested the Sun Joe AJ801E Electric Lawn Dethatcher on my front lawn. I used both the scarring and the dethatching cylinders, to remove the thatch on my lawn. I adjusted the height setting to suit my ...

"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 ...

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 ...

If you're unsure about dethatching, here are four good reasons to give it a try this year. Dethatching boosts lawn health by improving airflow, water access, and nutrient flow, helping prevent fungus ...

Which lawn dethatcher is best? If you want to keep your lawn looking healthy, dethatching is a must. A small layer of thatch in your yard can be beneficial. Still, when you have 3/4 inch of thatch or ...

Warm weather brings out the green thumbs, and while nurturing a houseplant jungle and starting a garden are worthy endeavors, a lush lawn is what dreams are made of. One problem: lawn care isn’t easy ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Lawn care involves much more than mowing. To help your lawn thrive, you need to perform several tasks. While most of these chores are simple and may only need to be performed once each season, they ...