lawn

The organic material layer between the living grass blades and the enmeshed roots and soil layer below is referred to as “thatch” in the technique of maintaining lawns: mulched leaves, dead grass blades, and other debris from a mat-like layer on top of it.  In moderation, this organic layer of thatch can be extremely helpful…

Thatch creates a barrier between the soil and the grass. When thatch is thicker, it becomes problematic. In thatch, grass roots can get trapped. Irrigation water can clog the thatch layer, making grassroots harder to breathe. What is the right time to dethatch my lawn? Dethatch the lawn during active growth and when it has…