First Things First: What is a Dethatcher? Simply put, a dethatcher is a device that effectively removes thatch from your lawn. A dethatcher can be as simple as a rake, towed behind your tractor, or even motorized for commercial jobs. A dethatcher uses metal blades or tines to comb across the grass and pull thatch […]
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Why Do I Need to Use a Lawn Dethatcher? Thatch is made of up old grass clippings, dead roots, leaves and other small organic debris. It builds up in layers underneath your lawn, on top of the soil. A good lawn dethatcher will clear this layer away allowing water, nutrients, and air to reach the […]