Soil clumps together, leaving some areas too thick and others too thin, or you start pulling up excess thatch ... behind a lawn mower over the entire yard) or repurpose a landscape rake.

are ideal for larger spaces and operate like a lawn mower. As you push it back and forth across the lawn, the rake lifts thatch and deposits it on top of the grass. Both methods leave a ...

This is accomplished manually with a special thatch rake that features sharp, curved tines. It can also be achieved by using an electric dethatcher, tow-behind dethatcher or a lawn mower ...