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 ...

I am a new homeowner and my neighbor has suggested that I power rake my lawn this spring. Is that a good idea? He says he power rakes his lawn every year. Many homeowners power rake their lawns at ...

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.