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 ...

Dethatching can be performed with a manual or powered rake, or a rotary broom. (StatePoint) Dethatching your lawn has numerous benefits. But if you’re not sure what dethatching is or how to do it, you ...

As spring approaches, homeowners face a common dilemma: should they dethatch or aerate their lawns? Both practices can ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you've ever noticed a thick layer of roots, dead grass, and organic detritus on your lawn, you probably have a thatch problem.

Did you hear about the guy who chicken-proofed his lawn? It’s impeccable. I can’t wait to get into the yard this spring, and I can almost smell the fragrance of freshly mowed grass. It’ll take a while ...

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 ...

When is the best time to dethatch your lawn? You may have heard that dethatching is important to keep your lawn thriving, but you might not know exactly what it is or what the process entails. Simply ...

(StatePoint) Dethatching your lawn has numerous benefits. But if you’re not sure what dethatching is or how to do it, you may be wondering if it’s really worth all the effort. To shed light on ...

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 ...