How to tell if your lawn needs it, according to experts.

"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 ...

Early spring may feel like the right moment to refresh your yard, but dethatching is rarely the first task Southern lawns need. Focus on mowing, edging, and light feeding as the grass wakes up. Then ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dethatching your yard can be quite the process, but you have more work to do when you're done. Your lawn is vulnerable and needs caring for directly after.

Warm weather brings out the green thumbs, and while nurturing a houseplant jungle and starting a garden are worthy endeavors, a lush lawn is what dreams are made of. One problem: lawn care isn’t easy ...

There is a shed full of tools you can use on your lawn. An overview: *Rakes: Rakes are an essential hand tool for lawn seeding. In small lawns of a few hundred square feet, a rake may be the only tool ...