"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If your lawn isn’t as lush or vibrant as it should be, built-up thatch is likely the problem. This layer ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Decayed grass blades and stems—known as thatch—can prevent your lawn from absorbing the water and oxygen ...

Electric dethatchers and scarifiers are an excellent way to give your lawn a fresh start by removing thick layers of thatch that block sunlight, nutrients, and air from reaching the soil. Unlike ...