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Thatching

Lawn Thatching Services

Remove the Layer That’s Holding Your Lawn Back

Thatch is a dense layer of dead grass, roots, and organic material that accumulates between your lawn’s soil and living grass. While a thin layer of thatch can be beneficial, excessive buildup prevents water, nutrients, and air from reaching the roots, which can weaken your lawn and make it more susceptible to disease, pests, and drought.

Kampmeier Lawn Care offers professional thatching services to remove this barrier and give your grass the foundation it needs to grow healthy, strong, and vibrant.

Why Thatching Is Important

Removing excess thatch helps your lawn in multiple ways.

Our professional crews use specialized dethatching equipment that carefully removes the excess layer without damaging healthy grass, leaving your lawn ready to thrive.

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Eliminates Barriers

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Improved nutrient penetration: Eliminates barriers so fertilizers and water can reach the root zone effectively.

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Encourages Growth

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Healthier grass growth: Encourages stronger, deeper roots and more robust turf.

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Pest Prevention

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Reduced risk of disease: Prevents fungal growth and pest infestations that thrive in thick thatch layers.

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Resilient Lawn

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Better lawn resilience: A thatch-free lawn recovers more quickly from foot traffic, mowing, and weather stress.

Residential and Commercial Thatching

Kampmeier Lawn Care provides dethatching services for both residential and commercial properties across Dane County. Whether you’re rejuvenating your backyard or maintaining a professional commercial landscape, our team can handle any size project efficiently and effectively.

Homeowners

Restore your lawn’s appearance and improve long-term health.

Commercial Properties

Maintain clean, vibrant turf that enhances curb appeal and leaves a professional impression.
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When to Dethatch

The best time to dethatch depends on your grass type:

  • Cool-season grasses (fescue, bluegrass, ryegrass): Early fall or early spring.
  • Warm-season grasses (zoysia, Bermuda): Late spring or early summer.

Dethatching at the proper time ensures minimal stress on your lawn while maximizing recovery and growth. After dethatching, we often recommend aeration and overseeding to further enhance your lawn’s health and thickness.

Why Choose us?

With years of experience and professional-grade equipment, Kampmeier Lawn Care is the trusted choice for dethatching in the greater Madison area. We combine local expertise with thorough, reliable service to deliver a lawn that’s healthier, stronger, and ready to flourish.

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