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 ...

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 ...

When's the last time you checked under the "hood" of your lawn? Thatch, the layer of organic debris under the lawn's surface, is a normal component of a healthy lawn, but if it gets too thick, it can ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A key step to growing and maintaining lush, green grass is removing thatch from your ...

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.

Q. When should I think about aerifing my Bermuda lawn? What is the difference between aerification and dethatching? E. N., Tulsa A. Spring is a good time to either aerify or dethatch your Bermuda. The ...

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 ...

Dethatching your lawn has numerous benefits. But if you’re not sure what dethatching is or how to do it, you may be wondering if it’s really worth all the effort. To shed light on dethatching, lawn ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...