Dethatch lawn
Why it matters
Heavy thatch suffocates grass roots, prevents water penetration, causes disease.
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How to do it
- 1
Check soil moisture - dethatch when slightly moist, not soggy or dry.
- 2
Rent or purchase power dethatcher/power rake.
- 3
Set blade depth to score thatch without damaging soil.
- 4
Work systematically across lawn in parallel lines.
- 5
Rake up and compost or dispose of thatch.
- 6
Overseed thin areas and keep moist.