"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 ...

With two rows of straight-edged and flared-edge tines, this multi-purpose thatch rake will have you cleaning up your lawn in no time. You will appreciate this rake’s hardwood 54-inch handle and ...

Most mechanical dethatchers work like push mowers, so a large lawn area can take a significant amount of time and physical effort. This Agri Fab Tow-Behind Lawn Dethatcher grabs top honors for large ...

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 ...

Mar. 12—(StatePoint) Dethatching your lawn has numerous benefits. But if you're not sure what dethatching is or how to do it, you may be wondering if it's really worth all the effort. To shed light on ...

Thatch is a layer of organic material that builds up between the soil and grass in your lawn. A thin layer of thatch is beneficial to the grass, providing nutrients, preserving moisture in the soil, ...