Q: I have a problem with my backyard lawn that I hope you can help me with. I live in Henderson and the lawn has a soft spongy feel to it. When you walk on it you kind of sink into it. It is Bermuda ...

Early spring may feel like the right moment to refresh your yard, but dethatching is rarely the first task Southern lawns ...

Some thatch is good for your lawn.

Knowing how to dethatch a lawn can give you healthier grass all year round. But it helps to understand what causes thatch and why it’s a problem before you learn how to remove it. Thatch is a layer of ...

Q: Is it too cold to dethatch my Bermuda grass lawn? Do I have to wait until next year? What about overseeding? Is it also too late? If I need to wait, then when? A: It is not too late to dethatch in ...

Thin, patchy spots in your lawn are never a good sign, but they can pop up, even when you're taking proper care of your lawn. In some cases, dry or spongy patches indicate that your lawn needs ...

The combination of fertilizer inputs to encourage bermudagrass recovery from overseeding, recent rain and increased humidity has many courses in the West witnessing vigorous bermudagrass growth. Such ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. scarifying a lawn with a machine Scarifying and dethatching are both useful tasks that can improve the health and overall ...

Thatch is a normal part of a healthy lawn, but, if the thatch layer is an inch or more deep it is considered excessive and may contribute to lawn problems. (NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune archive) ...

Lawn care is important for any homeowner. And most people don’t realize that it’s beneficial to thatch their lawn to keep their grass fresh. However, a thatching rake is different from other types of ...

Fall is a great time to restore your lawn before winter to prepare it for successful spring growth. Before you spread grass seed, you may need to take a rake to your lawn to remove the brown layer of ...