When's the last time you checked under the "hood" of your lawn? Thatch, the layer of organic debris under the lawn's surface, is a normal component of a healthy lawn, but if it gets too thick, it can ...

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, ...

The first step is to mow the lawn so that the grass is about half its usual length. This will help prevent damage to the grass during the dethatching process and make it easier to remove the thatch.

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you've ever noticed a thick layer of roots, dead grass, and organic detritus on your lawn, you ...

We'll walk you through the process of dethatching—and some considerations before you get started. Each year around this time, the pressure is on for homeowners to have the perfect lawn come summer.