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When is it time to dethtach your lawn?
Your lawn may seem to be stalled in it's growth, in spite of regular feedings. You may notice that it doesn't seem as healthy as it once was. If you have asked yourself when should I thatch my lawn? Now might be the right time.
A great sign that your thatch is too thick is to feel the lawn. If it appears spongy and you have trouble reaching the soil beneath, then your lawn is ready for dethatching service. If you notice that your lawn has a thatch of a half inch or more, than it is time to consider dethatching.
Your grass should be dethatched when it is growing vigorously. This time of year will differ from spring, summer or fall depending on whether your grass is a cool weather or warm weather variety. The key is to know your type of grass and do it while it's growing.
Is dethatching your lawn beneficial?
What does Dethatching do for your lawn? Dethatching is a service that removes the built up plant debris that is preventing water, oxygen and nutrients from reaching the roots. A thatch that is too thick can lead to increased pest problems as well as diseases. It can also reduce the effectiveness of some fungicides and insecticides because it can reach it's target area. Dethatching allows your lawn to continue to grow by giving it room to breathe.
Shoutld I dethatch my lawn yearly?
Should I Dethatch my lawn every year? This will depend on your grass species and on your lawn health. Dethatching should be done only when the conditions of your lawn dictate it. You should review your lawn for symptoms of excessive thatching yearly and make an informed decision on whether or not the thatch is too thick and will need to be dethatched to benefit the health of your lawn.
Lawn thatching plays a vital role in your lawn. It is an invisible part to your luscious lawn, but is key to it's health. If it is too thick nutrients and fertilizers will never reach the roots and will have ill effect on the growth of your grass. Knowing the signs of excessive thatch and taking steps to dethatch your lawn regularly will increase the health and beauty of your lawn.
Your lawn may seem to be stalled in it's growth, in spite of regular feedings. You may notice that it doesn't seem as healthy as it once was. If you have asked yourself when should I thatch my lawn? Now might be the right time.
A great sign that your thatch is too thick is to feel the lawn. If it appears spongy and you have trouble reaching the soil beneath, then your lawn is ready for dethatching service. If you notice that your lawn has a thatch of a half inch or more, than it is time to consider dethatching.
Your grass should be dethatched when it is growing vigorously. This time of year will differ from spring, summer or fall depending on whether your grass is a cool weather or warm weather variety. The key is to know your type of grass and do it while it's growing.
Is dethatching your lawn beneficial?
What does Dethatching do for your lawn? Dethatching is a service that removes the built up plant debris that is preventing water, oxygen and nutrients from reaching the roots. A thatch that is too thick can lead to increased pest problems as well as diseases. It can also reduce the effectiveness of some fungicides and insecticides because it can reach it's target area. Dethatching allows your lawn to continue to grow by giving it room to breathe.
Shoutld I dethatch my lawn yearly?
Should I Dethatch my lawn every year? This will depend on your grass species and on your lawn health. Dethatching should be done only when the conditions of your lawn dictate it. You should review your lawn for symptoms of excessive thatching yearly and make an informed decision on whether or not the thatch is too thick and will need to be dethatched to benefit the health of your lawn.
Lawn thatching plays a vital role in your lawn. It is an invisible part to your luscious lawn, but is key to it's health. If it is too thick nutrients and fertilizers will never reach the roots and will have ill effect on the growth of your grass. Knowing the signs of excessive thatch and taking steps to dethatch your lawn regularly will increase the health and beauty of your lawn.