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1. an intertwined layer of dead and living [[root]]s, [[stem]]s and blades of grass plants. It holds water, [[pesticide]]s and [[fertilizer]] like a sponge, preventing them from reaching the [[root]]s.<br><br> | 1. an intertwined layer of dead and living [[root]]s, [[stem]]s and blades of grass plants. It holds water, [[pesticide]]s and [[fertilizer]] like a sponge, preventing them from reaching the [[root]]s.<br><br> |
Latest revision as of 16:01, 26 July 2007
1. an intertwined layer of dead and living roots, stems and blades of grass plants. It holds water, pesticides and fertilizer like a sponge, preventing them from reaching the roots.
A thatch layer that is more than 1" thick may need core aeration spacing as close as every 3" to be effective.
Source: http://hflp.sdstate.edu/Pestalrt/alert809.htm
An example of excessive thatch buildup.
Source: http://hflp.sdstate.edu/Pestalrt/alert809.htm