DE-THATCHING Thatch is the layer of living and dead stems, roots, stolons, and rhizomes between the green blades of grass and the soil surface. A thin layer of thatch (less than 1/2 inch thick) is beneficial to the lawn because it helps to limit weed germination and reduces water evaporation. However, a thiner or no thatch layer promotes weed growth and allows the soil to dry out quickly. Thick thatch layers can prevent water, air, and nutrients from penetrating the soil, causing reduced root growth and increased drought stress and increased watering. Thatch also favours fungal growth and can harbour insect pests. Some turf grass species, do not produce much thatch. Other turf grass species, such as Kentucky bluegrass, have creeping growth habits and rapidly build thick thatch layers.
We remove only enough thatch to ensure your lawn stays healthy and your soil is protected.
We remove only enough thatch to ensure your lawn stays healthy and your soil is protected.