Removing Thatch and Weeds From Lawn

The first step to lawn restoration is to remove any thatch buildup.  Thatch is un-decomposed stems and roots that accumulate near the soil surface.  Dig up a small, triangular-shaped plug of turf several inches deep.  If the spongy layer above the soil is more than ¾- to 1-inch thick when you compress it, it is Read more…

How to Replace Your Old Lawn with New Grass

How to replace new grass with old grass? Out with the old, in with the new is key. Emphasis on out with the old. When planting a new lawn, the first step is to kill and remove any poor-quality turf. You can remove old grass for sod using several methods including solarization, heavy mulches, hoes Read more…

Dethatching – Just the facts

What is Thatch? Thatch is a layer of organic matter composed of dead organic debris, roots, crowns, and stems, which forms above the soil and below the grass canopy. Is all thatch bad for your lawn? A moderate thatch layer can be beneficial for your lawn. Thatch allows beneficial macroorganisms and microorganisms to live which Read more…

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