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1. an intertwined layer of dead and living [[root]]s, [[stem]]s and blades of grass plants. It holds water, [[pesticide]]s and [[fertilizer]] like a sponge, preventing them from reaching the [[root]]s.<br><br>
1. an intertwined layer of dead and living [[root]]s, [[stem]]s and blades of grass plants. It holds water, [[pesticide]]s and [[fertilizer]] like a sponge, preventing them from reaching the [[root]]s.<br><br>


http://hflp.sdstate.edu/images/turf%20with%20thatch2.jpg<br><br>
http://hflp.sdstate.edu/images/turf%20with%20thatch2.jpg<br><br>
An example of a healthy thatch layer.<br>
A thatch layer that is more than 1" thick may need core aeration spacing as close as every 3" to be effective.<br>
Source: http://hflp.sdstate.edu/Pestalrt/alert809.htm<br><br>
Source: http://hflp.sdstate.edu/Pestalrt/alert809.htm<br><br>
http://hflp.sdstate.edu/images/thatch%20excess.jpg<br><br>
http://hflp.sdstate.edu/images/thatch%20excess.jpg<br><br>
An example of excess thatch buildup.<br>
An example of excessive thatch buildup.<br>
Source: http://hflp.sdstate.edu/Pestalrt/alert809.htm<br><br>
Source: http://hflp.sdstate.edu/Pestalrt/alert809.htm<br><br>

Latest revision as of 16:01, 26 July 2007


1. an intertwined layer of dead and living roots, stems and blades of grass plants. It holds water, pesticides and fertilizer like a sponge, preventing them from reaching the roots.

turf%20with%20thatch2.jpg

A thatch layer that is more than 1" thick may need core aeration spacing as close as every 3" to be effective.
Source: http://hflp.sdstate.edu/Pestalrt/alert809.htm

thatch%20excess.jpg

An example of excessive thatch buildup.
Source: http://hflp.sdstate.edu/Pestalrt/alert809.htm