Let's take a close look at your lawn. A really close look. Those are the characteristics of healthy turf. But few people start with an ideal lawn. The grass roots may appear weak and shallow.
Weeds are thick in places.
Thatch accumulates when organic matter at the soil surface isn't incorporated into the soil fast enough by microorganisms and earthworms. It can lead to dead patches in the soil and a spongy feeling when you walk across the lawn. All of these conditions can be changed by taking a different approach to lawn care. The key to natural lawn care is to provide a healthy soil environment. A simple soil test will tell you if your soil needs an application of lime to make it more neutral, or sulfur to make it more acidic.