"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Decayed grass blades and stems—known as thatch—can prevent your lawn from absorbing the water and oxygen ...

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 ...

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Spring isn't just a good time to get your house clean and ready for summer. After a tough winter, your yard could use some cleanup, too. If you've got a well-established lawn that's starting to get a ...