Scarifying and dethatching are both useful tasks that can improve the health and overall condition of your lawn, but it's important to know the differences between them so you can use the right one, ...

We'll walk you through the process of dethatching—and some considerations before you get started. Ken Wiedemann/Getty Images Each year around this time, the pressure is on for homeowners to have the ...

Dethatching is the process of removing thatch from the lawn. Thatch is a combination of organic and inorganic matter that builds up over the topmost layer of your grass. It generally consists of ...

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 ...