How do I get rid of thatch on lawn?
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You will need to rake it, Gordon. Here's an article with the details:
https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/outdoors/gardening/how-to-remove-lawn-thatch
I've read somewhere on the internet that thatch is actually grass roots that come to the surface looking for water and is a result of shallow watering. So make sure when you water you water long enough to supply an inch of water. The theory is that deep watering once a week is better than a little sprinkle every day.
Thatch is dead grass that drops back down from mowing. All you need to do to remove it is a good rake.
Thatch is combination of dead lawn matter(roots,clippings & rhizomes https://www.thespruce.com/solve-the-lawn-thatch-problem-2131118)