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Why Does My Lawn Look Bad After Dethatching?

Why Does My Lawn Look Bad After Dethatching?

1. It Just Got a Deep Cleaning

Dethatching removes the thick layer of dead grass, roots, and debris (called thatch) that’s suffocating your lawn. After pulling it all up, your lawn will temporarily look:

  • Torn up

  • Brown or patchy

  • Thinner than before

This is normal — your grass now has space to breathe, grow, and absorb water/nutrients better.


2. Soil and Roots Are Exposed

Dethatching can expose bare soil or shallow roots, especially if the thatch layer was thick. This can make the lawn look uneven or “bald” in places.

 


3. You Might Have Removed Weak Grass

Dethatching doesn’t just pull out thatch — it can also rip out weak, dead, or diseased grass, making your lawn look thinner. But this allows healthier growth to take over.


🌿 What You Should Do After Dethatching

  1. Rake up debris – Remove all the pulled-up thatch.

  2. Water your lawn – Helps grass recover faster.

  3. Apply fertilizer – Boosts regrowth with essential nutrients.

  4. Overseed if needed – Reseed bare or thin patches.

  5. Be patient – In 2–4 weeks (with proper care), your lawn will look greener and thicker than before.

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Your lawn may look worse before it looks better — but if you dethatched correctly, you're setting the stage for healthier, thicker grass in the weeks ahead.

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ROCKDEMWELL - February 21, 2024

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