On Mon, 04 Jul 2005 19:37:31 GMT, "J. M. Russo"
wrote:



My lawn accumulates an excessive amount of thatch. Does
anyone know the cause of this, how to prevent it from happening
and how to get rid of the existing thatch as easily as possible.
I am in northern New Jersey. I use Scott's premium seed which
hasn't seemed to help the way the lawn looks. Would all of this
thatch be the reason? I appreciate your help.

Chances are you are not watering properly. This is the number one
reason thatch is produced. When you do not water deeply, the roots of
the turf stay near the surface. People who water five minutes a day,
vs. people who water once a week putting down one inch of water have
far more problems with thatch buildup.

So, how are you watering?