How to tell if your lawn needs it, according to experts.

Is early spring the right time to dethatch your lawn? Here’s a guide to understanding thatch, timing, and how to protect your ...

Q: I think Ive got a thatch problem in my lawn. Whats the best way to get rid of it? A: Thatch is that spongy layer between the soil and grass blades and is composed mainly of dead grass roots and ...

Q: Is it too cold to dethatch my Bermuda grass lawn? Do I have to wait until next year? What about overseeding? Is it also too late? If I need to wait, then when? A: It is not too late to dethatch in ...

When's the last time you checked under the "hood" of your lawn? Thatch, the layer of organic debris under the lawn's surface, is a normal component of a healthy lawn, but if it gets too thick, it can ...

Q: When should a lawn be aerated and what is a recommended method? A: Core aeration is done when the soil is compacted or where there are distinctly different textures of soil creating layers in the ...

Meet McGrath in Fredericksburg Oct. 15 and 16! Mike will appear at the Fredericksburg Home Show, at the Fredericksburg Expo Center, on Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16. He’ll give talks at 11 a.m ...

When the first warm breeze rolls through, and your lawn begins to green up, it is tempting to tackle every yard task at once. Early spring feels like a fresh start, and dethatching often lands high on ...