Understanding Facts about Dethatching Zoysia Grass
Are you worried because of your zoysia grass? You planted it because it requires low maintenance and provides you with a lush vibrant green colour. But with passage of time the thatch is growing thicker day by day. Now you are concerned about thicker thatch. Because you are aware thicker thatch catches moisture and provides a favourable condition to fungi or other diseases. So, in this blog we will explore all the facts about thatch, their growing signs, then what is the best time of Dethatching Zoysia Grass.
Thatch
Thatch is basically a layer of organic materials and dead grass that is present above the soil. There are so many reasons which thickens the thatch, but some main and common reasons are;
- Your soil is compacted and has a bad air flow which limits the growth of roots and in results thatch build up.
- If you overwater your lawn, or any heavy rain starts which results in excess moisture. This also can promote a rapid growth of thatch.
- If you mow incorrectly, it also leads toward growing thatch.
If you want to dethatch your lawn, then firstly you have to determine if thatch has reached any level that causes problems. If Yes then dethatch it otherwise leave it and remove when needed.
- Mainly remove thatch when it thickens than 0.5 inch. Because the thickness above 0.5 tends to cause harm to the grass of the lawn.
- Remove the thatch when you feel that the water drainage system becomes slow and water tends to pool above the surface.
- Remove thatch when grass vibrancy becomes low. When the colour of the grass changes into yellow. Or overall grass health is destroyed, then it’s the time to check your thatch layer.
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Dethatching Zoysia Grass
During dethatching, the main factor which you should consider is to select an accurate time. Select the best time because it matters a lot. Dethatching in the growing season is mainly recommended. Dethatching in the growing season benefits the lawn in a way by recovering grass quickly from the stress level.
Some steps that describe how to dethatch zoysia grass.
Step 1
Prepare your lawn by mowing your grass first at a height of 1-2 inches.
Step 2
Use tools to assess the thatch layer like garden spade to dig a small section. In this step you can assess the thickness of the thatch layer.
Step 3
Next choose the tool for dethatching. If your lawn is all you can use rake but if you want dethatching for a larger area than recommended you to use power dethatcher.
Step 4
After selecting the tool according to your lawn size, now it is the time to dethatch the lawn by starting work in a criss cross pattern. If you are using a power dethatcher then recommend you to read the manufacturer’s instructions first.
You can also hire any expert that helps you in dethatching.
Step 5
After dethatching the lawn, it is the time to clean your lawn by raking above the surface and removing all the debris.
Also water the lawn thoroughly for proper recovery.
Fertilize the lawn. It will help you to nourish quickly and improves nutrient availability to the lawn which helps the grass to grow healthier.
Removing thatch timely if it reaches problematic levels provides you a lot of benefits such as improving the air quality and also enhancing nutrient uptake. Regular care also encourages the lateral growth of the grass which gives you a vibrant look of the lawn. It is an essential practice that enhances the quality of your property.
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