Break Up Thatch Layer

What happens here

Core aeration also plays a crucial role in breaking up the thatch layer. Thatch is a dense layer of dead and living organic matter (stems, roots, and leaves) that accumulates between the green grass blades and the soil surface. A thick thatch layer can prevent water, air, and nutrients from reaching the soil, fostering disease and insect problems. By removing soil plugs, the aeration process introduces beneficial microorganisms from the soil to the thatch layer, aiding in its decomposition.

Goal: Reduce the accumulation of thatch on the lawn.