Liquid Dethatcher: Results Depend on Temp, Organics & Patience

Bought liquid dethatcher (Nature's Lawn). Apply every 3 weeks. When will thatch turn to humus? Kentucky bluegrass sod has built-in thatch.

Biological Breakdown Needs

• Active microbes (in bottle = bacteria in nutrient solution).
• Warm soil temps (summer).
• Organic matter present (clippings, Milorganite).

Apply Right

• Season: warm months.
• Add organics if low.
• Label > guess.

Expect Months, Not Weeks

Thatch decomposition is slow. Core aeration + organics is faster and mechanical.

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