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 ...

"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 ...