Things You'll Need:
- Lawnmower
- Dethatching rake
- Garden rake
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Step 1
Mow your lawn to a height of about 1 inch. This might be lower than you typically mow, but it will help you more easily see and remove the layer of thatch.
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Step 2
Identify the areas of your lawn that could benefit from dethatching. If you cannot see the soil beneath a layer of brown dead debris, you should dethatch the area.
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Step 3
Loosen the layer of thatch using the dethatching rake. Work the rake like you would any other rake. Make sure it is reaching the surface of the soil, and then angle slightly upward when you pull back to raise the layer of thatch. You should feel the thatch breaking away from the soil and see the thatch separating from the grass.
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Step 4
Work the dethatching rake across your lawn until all thatched areas have been raked.
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Step 5
Rake the raised debris with a garden rake, and dispose of the debris as you would any other yard waste.









