Q: I have a problem with my backyard lawn that I hope you can help me with. I live in Henderson and the lawn has a soft spongy feel to it. When you walk on it you kind of sink into it. It is Bermuda ...

Q: Is it too cold to dethatch my Bermuda grass lawn? Do I have to wait until next year? What about overseeding? Is it also too late? If I need to wait, then when? A: It is not too late to dethatch in ...

Q. When should I think about aerifing my Bermuda lawn? What is the difference between aerification and dethatching? E. N., Tulsa A. Spring is a good time to either aerify or dethatch your Bermuda. The ...

Thin, patchy spots in your lawn are never a good sign, but they can pop up, even when you're taking proper care of your lawn. In some cases, dry or spongy patches indicate that your lawn needs ...

Dethatching boosts lawn health by improving airflow, water access, and nutrient flow, helping prevent fungus and compacted soil. Clearing thatch gives grass space to grow thicker and stronger by ...

Q: I plan to dethatch my lawn this spring. The plugs from the aeration I did last fall showed a good quarter-inch of straw or something related. When I dethatch, is the ground disturbed enough to ...

Q: My Bermuda lawn seems to be growing at night. Why do I have to mow it more often than usual to keep it looking neat? A: The hot, humid days of August cause Bermuda to kick into high gear. Grass, ...