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 ...

I tested the Sun Joe AJ801E Electric Lawn Dethatcher on my front lawn. I used both the scarring and the dethatching cylinders, to remove the thatch on my lawn. I adjusted the height setting to suit my ...

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 ...

Some thatch is good for your lawn.

When you plan for spring lawn maintenance, don’t overlook aeration and dethatching. These two seemingly unglamorous, unexciting processes can play a big role in maintaining a healthy, bright lawn ...

Fall is a great time to restore your lawn before winter to prepare it for successful spring growth. Before you spread grass seed, you may need to take a rake to your lawn to remove the brown layer of ...

Dethatching is the process of removing thatch from the lawn. Thatch is a combination of organic and inorganic matter that builds up over the topmost layer of your grass. It generally consists of ...