Lawn & Soil Care
What Is Thatch?
Thatch is a layer of living and dead grass stems, roots, and related plant material between green shoots and the soil surface.
How to Understand It
A thin layer can be part of healthy turf. Excessive buildup may hinder water movement and seed contact with soil. Loose leaves and ordinary surface clippings are not the same as the interwoven thatch layer.
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