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 ...

How to tell if your lawn needs it, according to experts.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dethatcher on lawn - Stenko Vlad/Shutterstock When's the last time you checked under the "hood" of your lawn? Thatch, the layer of ...

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 the first warm breeze rolls through, and your lawn begins to green up, it is tempting to tackle every yard task at once. Early spring feels like a fresh start, and dethatching often lands high on ...

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Dethatching is essential for a healthy lawn. It removes excessive thatch to help the grass get light, moisture, and nutrients. However, get the timing wrong and it can place the lawn under undue ...

The combination of fertilizer inputs to encourage bermudagrass recovery from overseeding, recent rain and increased humidity has many courses in the West witnessing vigorous bermudagrass growth. Such ...

Dethatching is the process of removing thatch from the lawn. Thatch is a combination of organic and inorganic matter that builds up over the topmost layer of your grass. It generally consists of ...

Thin, patchy spots in your lawn are never a good sign, but they can pop up, even when you're taking proper care of your lawn. In some cases, dry or spongy patches indicate that your lawn needs ...