"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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If your lawn isn’t as lush or vibrant as it should be, built-up thatch is likely the problem. This layer ...

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 ...

Warm weather brings out the green thumbs, and while nurturing a houseplant jungle and starting a garden are worthy endeavors, a lush lawn is what dreams are made of. One problem: lawn care isn’t easy ...

There is a shed full of tools you can use on your lawn. An overview: *Rakes: Rakes are an essential hand tool for lawn seeding. In small lawns of a few hundred square feet, a rake may be the only tool ...

Several common fall lawn tasks can hurt your lawn instead of helping it. These tasks weaken roots, smother grass, and encourage mold and pests. Instead, focus on aeration, dethatching, overseeding, ...

After another lawn-taxing hot summer, now through early October is the year’s best time frame to help the lawn – whether it’s nursing a struggling one or planting a new one. The soil is still warm, ...