Some thatch is good, but too much can lead to disease and prevent nutrients from reaching the roots. Here's how and when to dethatch your lawn for healthy grass.

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 ...

Lawn care involves much more than mowing. To help your lawn thrive, you need to perform several tasks. While most of these chores are simple and may only need to be performed once each season, they ...

"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 ...