Lawn Dethatching
Dethatching helps restore your lawn and keep it healthy for years to come. Thatch is a mix of dead and living plant material, which forms the base of your grass. You can think of this area as the place where stems of grass meet roots and soil. Organic matter, such as small grass clippings or mulched leaves, break down quickly in healthy lawns, but other materials can take much longer to decompose causing buildup. This buildup can outpace the natural breakdown process causing your grass to suffer. Not every lawn needs to be dethatched, so give us a call today to set up a time to meet and discuss if your lawn needs this service.
Lawns that can be prone to thatch buildup can include:
Types of lawn grasses that spread vigorously or are clump-forming
Lawns that have overly low soil pH
Lawns that encounter heavy compaction
Lawns that have been over-fertilized or have had heavy application of pesticides
Lawn dethatching and aeration are two different processes, but they can work together to help improve the health of your lawn. To learn more about our aeration services, click here.
