Thatch is a layer of partially decomposed organic material, usually grass, that accumulates on the surface of the soil. It is an issue because it acts as a barrier that prevents air, water, and ...

If you’re a lawn care enthusiast, you love spending time working on your turf grass. Spending a few hours in your yard can be just the therapy you need after a long work week. Like me, you understand ...

If your lawn feels more like a sidewalk than a soft patch of grass, it might be trying to send you a not-so-subtle message. Compacted soil blocks water, air, and nutrients from reaching the roots, ...

Two main types of aerators are plug aerators and spike aerators. They both come in an array of models and can be an ideal choice for different circumstances. This John Deere tow-behind model is a ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Preserving the visual appeal of your home’s exterior largely depends on appropriate lawn maintenance. An essential part of this involves lawn dethatching and aeration. The dethatching process entails ...

Lawn aerating involves perforating your lawn with many small holes, breaking up heavily compacted soil so water, nutrients and oxygen can better reach the roots. This lawn care process improves ...