Lawn Care Solutions - Removing Thatch!:

REMOVING THATCH

Thatch, like weeds, can grow anywhere on r lawn is very unsightly. Thatch can prevent the growth of new grass because it will suffocate the grass underneath. This grass will die add to the thatch.

While thatch will not migrate over r lawn like weeds, it can be difficult to control remove if it is not tended to immediately after be discovered. You should inspect r lawn in the spr in the f to see if there are any sm piles on r lawn that could be thatch. You will notice:

Discoloration of grass
Increased bug activity
Presence of old grass
No presence of new grass
Tough to the touch

The best way to remove thatch is to buy a steel rake. You will have to rake not only the top layer of the thatch, but also underneath the way to the soil. This is the only way to get rid of of the thatch.

If rak will not help because the layer is too thick, may need to rent a vertical mower that has big blades that are made for cutt through thatch t grasses.

Once have removed of the thatch, will want to prevent new thatch from form. Thatch forms in many cases because the soil is dry lack in nutrients. Aerat is the best way to prevent the return of thatch.

You should aerate r lawn in the spr in the f to prevent new thatch also to keep the soil healthy.