Thatch removal is the lawn maintenance practice you might be missing.

QUESTION: I live on the North Shore and have St. Augustine grass. I want to dethatch, aerate, weed and feed and add river sand to raise the low spots. In what order should I try to do these things? -- ...

When the first warm breeze rolls through, and your lawn begins to green up, it is tempting to tackle every yard task at once. Early spring feels like a fresh start, and dethatching often lands high on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you've ever noticed a thick layer of roots, dead grass, and organic detritus on your lawn, you probably have a thatch problem.

Question: My foot sinks so far into areas of my St. Augustine lawn that it is almost covered by the grass. Do we need to dethatch the lawn? Answer: That sinking feeling is created by excessive grass ...

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 ...

What homeowners need to know before pulling out the rake or power dethatcher. When the first warm breeze rolls through, and your lawn begins to green up, it is tempting to tackle every yard task at ...