QUESTION: I live on the North Shore and have St. Augustine grass. I want to dethatch, aerate, weed and feed and add river sand to raise the low spots. In what order should I try to do these things? -- ...
When the first warm breeze rolls through, and your lawn begins to green up, it is tempting to tackle every yard task at once. Early spring feels like a fresh start, and dethatching often lands high on ...
Remove debris and excess plant matter with these intuitive tools. 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 ...
Determining How Often to Dethatch Your Lawn The frequency of dethatching depends on thatch layer thickness, grass type, and lawn care practices. Most lawns require dethatching every 1-2 years, though ...
Thatch is one of those words you hear thrown around at garden centres without ever being told what it is, why it forms, or ...