How to Dethatch Your Lawn. Any deep raking that you do is better than nothing, especially if you faithfully rake every year.

Garden lawns may look worse for wear in dreary weather, but they will return to life after winter with the right care.

The sooner you notice it's time to dethatch your lawn, the sooner you can start correcting the problem. These are the warning signs to look out for.

At the same time you'll remove masses of old grass clippings and other debris that can build up on the surface of the lawn, forming a layer called thatch. This can hinder drainage and encourages ...