How to tell if your lawn needs it, according to experts.

Some thatch is good, but too much can lead to disease and prevent nutrients from reaching the roots. Here's how and when to ...

Dethatching is an essential part of lawn maintenance. About half an inch of thatch is good for the grass because it can stabilize the soil temperature and prevent it from drying out too quickly. But ...

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 ...

Dethatching your yard can be quite the process, but you have more work to do when you're done. Your lawn is vulnerable and ...

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 ...