Thatching

[Simpleme]

Can anyone help in recommending a reputable and reasonably priced business for lawn thatching?

Our landscaper does not do that service. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks......

Mickey -- Simpleme934@aol.com

[Bonanza]

Can anyone help in recommending a reputable and reasonably priced business for lawn thatching?

Our landscaper does not do that service. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks......

Mickey -- Simpleme934@aol.com

Mickey . . . If your lawn service uses a mulching mower,
you probably don't need to thatch your lawn.

Sorry, getting back on the subject, I don't know of anyone.

[Golfingnut]

I agree. Thatch hard packed soil. This sand bar we live on does not need thatching.

[PaPaLarry]

I also agree we don't need thatching, but IF I were to do anything, I might consider aerating (the machine that does plugs). It can't hurt. Parts of my lawn, sort of bake in sun, and makes ground hard it seems. Other parts are sandy and soft. Can't win. LOL

[Happydaz]

Most of the newer areas n the Villages are planted with Empire Zoysia. If the lawn is mowed at the recommended 2 to 2 1/2 inches then you should be OK on thatch. My lawn company mowed the lawn too high last year, I think at 3 1/2 to 4 inches. I had contracted for "push mowing" and if the grass gets too tall you can't lower it very easily without the mower constantly stalling. This spring I tried to get them to cut it lower as I read a zoysia lawn will deteriote if you mow it over 2 1/2 inches, but they resisted and cut it at 3 inches. I went out and bought my own mower and got it down to 2 inches with a struggle. I bagged 8 large bags of brown thatch. Mowing high prompts thatch buildup. If you keep it shorter and use a mulching mower you should not need to dethatch. Aerating and applying top dressings such as compost can help dethatch a lawn naturally.