Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Electric scarifier in the middle of scarifying the lawn - Paul Biris/Getty Images Healthy green lawns should have a simple, ...

"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 ...

Thatch is a layer of organic matter that builds up on your lawn over time and can prevent your yard from getting enough ...

If your lawn has been suffering from insects or a lawn fungus, or has a thick thatch layer, it could be the perfect time to bring an electric scarifier into your lawn care routine. The ideal time to ...

Late March through April and into early May is suitable for light scarifying. As soil temperatures rise and grass enters a ...