Dethatching
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Grass Needs
Nutrients
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What Is Dethatching?
Every lawn has a layer of thatch at its base, made up of both living and dead grass stems and roots. As this layer becomes thicker and more compacted over time, necessary nutrients, water, and air can be blocked.
Grass with too much thatch often looks brown and has a scalped appearance after being mowed. It can also feel spongy when you walk on it. Since water isnt properly absorbed, a lawn with too much thatch is hard to keep watered and will dry out easily. Without proper treatment, the problem will keep getting worse.
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When To Do It and How Do I Know?
The best time to dethatch is spring and early summer. We would avoid doing it on a rainy day. for optimal results.
How do I know if my lawn has too much thatch? Walk on the lawn to see if it feels firm or spongy. The first thing that gives you a hint at whether or not your lawn needs to be dethatched is the feel of it. Walk around for awhile and see if the ground feels firm. If it feels spongy, or almost bouncy, that’s a sign that the thatch has gotten too thick.