I am a new homeowner and my neighbor has suggested that I power rake my lawn this spring. Is that a good idea? He says he power rakes his lawn every year. Many homeowners power rake their lawns at ...

Dr. James Beard’s Turfgrass Encyclopedia defines thatch “as an intermingled organic layer of dead and living shoots, stems, and roots of grasses that develops between the turf canopy of green ...

Homeowners want healthy, vigorous and attractive lawns throughout the growing season. However, as lawns age, excessive thatch may accumulate and reduce the health, vigor and attractiveness of lawns.

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Thatch is a normal part of a healthy lawn, but, if the thatch layer is an inch or more deep it is considered excessive and may contribute to lawn problems. (NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune archive) ...

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I just got done dethatching my 10,000-square-foot lawn and ended up with three pickup loads of material. I've been told not to bag but to recycle when mowing. Now comes all of this after following ...