Lawn Dethatching in Ottawa: When Your Lawn Needs It
Updated: 4 days ago
Thatch is the layer of organic material that builds up between the green grass and the soil surface. A small amount is normal, but an excessive layer can make it harder for water, nutrients and air to reach the root zone.
When Lawn Dethatching Can Help
Dethatching is most useful when the thatch layer has become thick enough to interfere with the lawn. Signs can include a spongy feel underfoot, water sitting near the surface or grass that struggles even though mowing and watering are reasonably consistent.
Not Every Lawn Needs Dethatching
Aggressive dethatching on a lawn that does not have a thatch problem can create unnecessary stress. The condition of the turf, soil and season should be considered before deciding that dethatching is the right service.
Dethatching and Overseeding
When a lawn is thin as well as heavily thatched, dethatching can sometimes be followed by overseeding. Removing excess buildup can improve seed-to-soil contact and give new grass a better opportunity to establish.
Ottawa Lawn Dethatching Service
Simple Lawn Care provides lawn dethatching as part of our seasonal lawn-care services in Ottawa, including Greely, Metcalfe, Manotick, Barrhaven, Riverside South and nearby communities.
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If you are unsure whether your lawn needs dethatching, send us the property details and photos if available. We can help determine whether dethatching, overseeding or another lawn-care service makes more sense.
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