What is a Dethatching Rake?

A dethatching rake breaks up and removes thatch manually. Thatch forms an unattractive and interfering layer of dry grass, tangled roots, and dead leaves between soil and fresh grass. The handheld dethatching rake, like an ordinary rake, helps to eliminate thatch and make your lawn ready to absorb fertilizer and water. Use a dethatching rake to make your lawn look greener and more robust. A dethatching rake resembles a sharp, two-sided rake with wide, sharp blades instead of tines. These gently curving blades are designed to cut apart intertwined roots and grass and yank the pieces to the surface. Once loosened, the dead material can be removed with a regular rake. After thatch gets a chance to build up, water gets absorbed by this layer of plant waste, rather than sinking into soil. Fertilizer also has less of a chance to reach the roots of grass where it will make a real difference. Employing a dethatching rake can cut down on insect infestations, because they'll no longer have a ...  more