I am a new homeowner and my neighbor has suggested that I power rake my lawn this spring. Is that a good idea? He says he power rakes his lawn every year. Many homeowners power rake their lawns at ...

Dethatching is an essential part of lawn maintenance. About half an inch of thatch is good for the grass because it can stabilize the soil temperature and prevent it from drying out too quickly. But ...

Without the benefit of dethatching rakes, dead grass clippings can accumulate between the green leafy blades of grass and the soil, creating a layer known as thatch. While a thin ½-inch layer of ...