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Lawn thatch is a naturally-occurring layer of dead and living lawn material that lies between the soil and the top level of the grass shoots.

A thick layer of thatch can be caused when the grass is growing too quickly without giving the time for the older grass to be broken down. This might be due to weather conditions or an incorrect fertilisation treatment. Lack of oxygen or too much water can similarly affect the microorganisms, as they need air and space to thrive.

You can identify that you have a thicker lawn thatch level by the way the lawn feels underfoot. If the grass feels spongy or soft, or you can see a thick brown layer at the edge of your lawn, then your thatch may need some assistance.

There are two primary ways to prevent and treat thatch problems in your lawn.

Regular hollow tine aeration will allow the soil to access the air and water it requires to keep a good level of organisms alive in the soil - read more about aeration here: https://www.greensleeves-uk.com/annua.... The scarification machine used by Greensleeves Lawn Care has a series of sharp blades that rotate at high speed to cut into the grass vertically. This intense treatment will thin out and remove excess thatch. Read more about scarification: https://www.greensleeves-uk.com/annua....