dethatch
Clear lawn debris
To dethatch is to remove thatch—the layer of dead grass, roots, and debris that accumulates between soil and living grass blades.
Too much thatch prevents water and nutrients from reaching roots.
Homeowners dethatch lawns with special rakes or machines: I need to dethatch the yard before spring.
Tined yard implement
- scarifyCut or scratch surface
- tinesFork's pointed projections
- aerateExpose to circulation
- slicePortion cut off
pull · remove · extract · loosen · comb · bag · collect · debris
Tool that loosens soil
- aeratorDevice introducing air
- grassNarrow-leaved ground cover
- turfGrass-covered earth surface
- fescueFine-bladed pasture grass
ryegrass · bluegrass · roots · soil · overseed · topdress · lawnmower · sprinkler
Grow or develop purposefully
- soilGround matter for planting
- compostDecayed organic fertilizer
- mulchProtective plant bedding
- seedbedPrepared ground for sprouting
planting · weeds · fertilize · horticulture · perennials · annuals · pruning · transplant
rake
Tined yard implement
slice · pull · remove · extract · loosen · comb · bag · collect · debris · clippings
scarifier
Tool that loosens soil
fescue · ryegrass · bluegrass · roots · soil · overseed · topdress · lawnmower · sprinkler · irrigation
cultivate
Grow or develop purposefully
seedbed · planting · weeds · fertilize · horticulture · perennials · annuals · pruning · transplant · trowel
revitalize
Restore strength and vitality
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- rejuvenateRestore youthful vigor
- regenerateRestore by regrowing
refresh · overseed · recovery · regrowth · green-up · establish · healthy · vigor · lush · thick