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 ...

After testing six dethatching rakes, our top choice was the Ames 15″ Adjustable Thatch Rake. It’s effective at removing thatch, affordable, and built to last. Ahead, discover how the other models we ...

Most mechanical dethatchers work like push mowers, so a large lawn area can take a significant amount of time and physical effort. This Agri Fab Tow-Behind Lawn Dethatcher grabs top honors for large ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Decayed grass blades and stems—known as thatch—can prevent your lawn from absorbing the water and oxygen ...

There may be a silent assassin choking the life out of your lawn. A thick layer of unwanted organic material, or thatch, sitting at the base of your grass could be preventing it from getting the air, ...

Warm weather brings out the green thumbs, and while nurturing a houseplant jungle and starting a garden are worthy endeavors, a lush lawn is what dreams are made of. One problem: lawn care isn’t easy ...