Sunday, January 21, 2018

What is thatch and why remove it?

All grasses benefit from Verticutting


Thatch is the layer of undecomposed, stolons, roots, and crowns intermingled with soil (picture above). Leaving clippings on the lawn does not cause thatch because clippings are readily broken down by microbes in the soil. Thatch development is greatest in grass that is over fertilized or overwatered. An excessive thatch layer reduces water penetration and can bind up fertilizer or pesticides. In severe cases, roots may be seen actually growing above ground and rooting into the thatch layer. This is a very unhealthy condition and leaves the lawn vulnerable to many stresses.




Monday, January 8, 2018

Are you looking for a Landscape Industry Business?


It is time to retire, if you are interested in my business please contact me. On this blog and www.verticutting.com you will find all about this perfect business opportunity.
You can operate as a part-time business, or as an excellent business to complement an existing landscape maintenance business. Training is also available.
Contact York: york.ysta@gmail.com or 727 455 7337

1. The original Ryan Verticutter

3. Then I built the only Verticutter designed for St. Augustine grasses

2. Then the newer so-called improved version

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