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 ...

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.