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Old 08-02-2022, 12:22 AM
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Thumbs up Don't Bother De-Thatching!

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Originally Posted by Bikehike View Post
I was told I need to remove the thatch from the st augustine grass. Is there a company that does that or is it a diy project?
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Originally Posted by kkingston57 View Post
Have had St. Augustine grass my entire life. If cut regularly and not much grass build up, probably very little need to remove thatch. Have had this grass in TV for 4 years and have not ever had to do this. Our lawn person does cut grass every week and very little cut grass can be seen.
Ditto!

I've had St. Augustine for many years also and have never de-thatched and have never had a problem.
My grass is thick, green, and healthy.
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