Dethatching

Thatch is the layer of dead and decomposing material between grass roots and the surface. A healthy lawn will have about 1/2" of thatch to help control erosion and retain moisture. If a lawn develops more than this, thatch can stop much needed water, air and fertilizers from reaching the roots. Dethatching is the process of vertically slicing the thatch to loosen and remove it. The process includes running a dethatcher over the lawn, then raking or sweeping up the debris and finally mowing and bagging the clippings. Dethatching is a labor intensive and time consuming job and priced accordingly.

Call us in the early Spring or Fall to schedule dethatching.