Without the benefit of dethatching rakes, dead grass clippings can accumulate between the blades of grass and soil, creating a layer known as thatch. While a thin ½-inch layer of thatch can provide ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you're dealing with uneven spots in your yard, you might be wondering if a lawn leveling rake is really necessary or if another tool will do the job. Many homeowners try to fix dips and low spots ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Choose the right lawn rake and you'll start to look forward to ...

Spring has been slow in showing its colors. Snowdrops, usually up in early March at my house, were a month late. Crocus, the early ones, and winter aconite (a flower that is a nice school-bus yellow ...

Without the benefit of dethatching rakes, dead grass clippings can accumulate between the green leafy blades of grass and the soil, creating a layer known as thatch. While a thin ½-inch layer of ...