How to De-Thatch Lawn Grass

Thatch is dead grass that chokes off your lawn preventing nutrients and air from reaching the roots of your lawn. De-thatching a lawn is relatively easy and can add years of beauty to your lawn.

Renting the equipment is cheap considering the cost to replace a lawn that is neglected. By removing thatch you will be able to add years to the life of your lawn.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• De-thatcher rental
• An afternoon
• Many lawn bags or a place to compost the thatch

1. 

   Rent your de-thatcher at most lawn and garden or hardware stores. Rental is usually in the $50 - $60 a day range. Why not share the expense with a neighbor and tackle both lawns?

2. The de-thatcher machine runs like a lawn mower except it has tines that remove the stubborn thatch in your lawn.

3. Run the machine back and forth across your lawn and then rake and bag the thatch. De-thatching can be done once or twice per year but not in the hot summer months.

Tips & Warnings

• Take your time removing thatch. You will gather piles and piles of the stuff allowing your lawn to breath again.
• Wear safety equipment like goggles and ear plugs