How to tell if your lawn needs it, according to experts.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dethatcher on lawn - Stenko Vlad/Shutterstock When's the last time you checked under the "hood" of your lawn? Thatch, the layer of ...

Dethatching your yard can be quite the process, but you have more work to do when you're done. Your lawn is vulnerable and ...

Fall is a great time to restore your lawn before winter to prepare it for successful spring growth. Before you spread grass ...

The first step is to mow the lawn so that the grass is about half its usual length. This will help prevent damage to the grass during the dethatching process and make it easier to remove the thatch.

A layer of dead organic material on your lawn, called thatch, is great in moderation. A thin layer of thatch acts as a buffer that keeps the soil moist, regulates its temperature, and adds nutrients ...