If this layer becomes thick, it blocks nutrients, air, and water from reaching the root system. Another downfall is that it promotes insect infestation and diseases which is bad for the lawn. We have noticed instances where the thick layer affects the quality of the job done by the lawn thatch removal equipment. Every year, close to 3.5 million lawns dethatcher are purchased.
There is a hand or machine powered removers to help get rid of the hatch. Winter and summer is the best time to dethatch thatch in the lawn. We advise one to follow the below steps on how to treat thatch in lawns.• Use a thatch rake for thatches with very thick layers in a push-pull cycle to remove thatch. It helps to prepare the lawn for reseeding and fertilize processes.• Once done with the above step, use a tarp and a leaf rake to get rid of thatch. We recommend this as the time to water and fertilize the lawn to allow the roots absorb the same.• Regularly water the lawn to have it moist and compliment grass growth.Below are lawns dethatching tips we recommend to our clients.• Do not overwater your grass.• Do not put excessive fertilizer that is rich in nitrogen.
The most common lawn thatch removal home remedy is reseeding and fertilizing which helps treat bald spots and promote growth. Below are pros and cons of lawn dethatching benefits that we have compiled for you.Case against dethatching (If the layer is ½ to ¾ inches thick)• Help keep the water from the grass from escaping and keep the soil moisturized.• It reduces soil compaction.• Protects the lawn from temperature variation as it acts as an insulator.• In case the lawn is stepped upon often, for example, in a sports field the thatch layer acts as an insulator.• It can injure the turf.• Lawn dethatching machines can sometimes remove grass roots.Case for dethatching (benefits)• Enables healthier deeper roots that can withstand insect’s infestation, drought, and disease.• It improves water penetration due to reduced compaction and reduced run-off.• Alleviated soil compaction reduces fertilizer or air movement in the soil.
In conclusion, choose the lawn dethatcher equipment according to the lawn needs. We here at Orem Lawn Care can offer lawn dethatcher advice or services at customer friendly prices. We welcome feedback from our clients to help us improve our services.
There is a hand or machine powered removers to help get rid of the hatch. Winter and summer is the best time to dethatch thatch in the lawn. We advise one to follow the below steps on how to treat thatch in lawns.• Use a thatch rake for thatches with very thick layers in a push-pull cycle to remove thatch. It helps to prepare the lawn for reseeding and fertilize processes.• Once done with the above step, use a tarp and a leaf rake to get rid of thatch. We recommend this as the time to water and fertilize the lawn to allow the roots absorb the same.• Regularly water the lawn to have it moist and compliment grass growth.Below are lawns dethatching tips we recommend to our clients.• Do not overwater your grass.• Do not put excessive fertilizer that is rich in nitrogen.
The most common lawn thatch removal home remedy is reseeding and fertilizing which helps treat bald spots and promote growth. Below are pros and cons of lawn dethatching benefits that we have compiled for you.Case against dethatching (If the layer is ½ to ¾ inches thick)• Help keep the water from the grass from escaping and keep the soil moisturized.• It reduces soil compaction.• Protects the lawn from temperature variation as it acts as an insulator.• In case the lawn is stepped upon often, for example, in a sports field the thatch layer acts as an insulator.• It can injure the turf.• Lawn dethatching machines can sometimes remove grass roots.Case for dethatching (benefits)• Enables healthier deeper roots that can withstand insect’s infestation, drought, and disease.• It improves water penetration due to reduced compaction and reduced run-off.• Alleviated soil compaction reduces fertilizer or air movement in the soil.
In conclusion, choose the lawn dethatcher equipment according to the lawn needs. We here at Orem Lawn Care can offer lawn dethatcher advice or services at customer friendly prices. We welcome feedback from our clients to help us improve our services.