Thatch is a dense layer of grass plant debris, roots and stems, both living and dead, at the base of the soil. It blocks air, water, light and fertilizer from getting to the roots. As a result, the grass roots become very weak and shallow. During drought and hot seasons, browning and thinning will occur on the lawn. The thatch layer also poses as a breeding ground for insects and disease.

There are several was to remove thatch from your lawn. The best way is to aerate the lawn. There are aerators that can create holes on the ground with spikes and others can help by pulling on the plugs by puncturing the ground. This is best done by a professional lawn care company. If you dont want to hire a professional, you can also use a rake and scape the surface of the lawn to remove the thatch, but this is time consuming and should only be done on small lawns.

To help maintain a healthy and attractive lawn that you can be proud of, keep your lawn free from thatch.

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