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When the leaves fall this season, mow over them. Mulching your lawn with the dead leaves enriches the soil, but beware of thick leaf covering.
The rake’s utility expands beyond just dethatching as well. Flip the tines over and use the curved edge to rake dirt and cultivate soil. The sharp blades break up compacted dirt and create ...
The process of scarifying is designed to remove thatch from lawns. Thatch is a build-up of organic matter which can include dead grass, leaves, stems, stolons, rhizomes and overcrowded grass roots and lateral weed growth. Thatch can stifle the growth and health of grass or turf. Removing the thatch helps the grass by encouraging it to thicken ...
A stone rake is similar to a landscape rake, but with a narrower head of about 18 to 28 inches and is constructed from steel or aluminum. The head sits at a 90-degree angle to the handle. A thatch rake's primary function is to eliminate thatch—an organic layer situated between the lawn and the soil surface.
Thatch is a combination of living and dead plant matter including crowns, stolons, rhizomes, and roots. Grass clippings do not generally contribute to thatch buildup as they can be easily broken down by soil microorganisms. Thatch is composed of about 25% lignin, a complex organic polymer that is highly resistant to decomposition. Thatch ...
Should you, or should you not, rake your leaves is the hottest garden debate of the fall. So, what's the answer? Well, that depends.
A dog exiting through a pet door. A pet door or pet flap (also referred to in more specific terms, such as cat flap, cat door, kitty door, dog flap, dog door, or doggy/doggie door) is a small opening to allow pets to enter and exit a building on their own without needing a human to open the door. Originally simple holes, the modern form is a ...