Remove debris and excess plant matter with these intuitive tools. Editor's Note Jan. 22, 2026: Although many homeowners are ...

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 ...

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 ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

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, ...

Dethatching is the process of removing thatch from the lawn. Thatch is a combination of organic and inorganic matter that builds up over the topmost layer of your grass. It generally consists of ...

As spring approaches, homeowners face a common dilemma: should they dethatch or aerate their lawns? Both practices can significantly improve lawn health, but they address different issues. Dethatching ...

Scarifying and dethatching are both useful tasks that can improve the health and overall condition of your lawn, but it's important to know the differences between them so you can use the right one, ...