page_title: Thatch (lawn)
hierarchical_section_title: Thatch (lawn)
caption_attribution_description: Bahasa Melayu: Lapisan nipis jejerami (thatch) rumput turf di UPM.
context_page_description: In lawn care, thatch is a layer of organic matter that accumulates on a lawn around the base of the grass plants. Thatch is a combination of living and dead plant matter including crowns, stolons, rhizomes, and roots. Grass clippings do not generally contribute to thatch buildup as they can be easily broken down by soil microorganisms. Thatch is composed of about 25% lignin, a complex organic polymer that is highly resistant to decomposition.
  Thatch buildup can be caused by several factors:
  Certain grass species are especially prone to thatch production
  Acidic soils may not be able to support sufficient populations of decomposing microorganisms
  Certain fungicides can stimulate excessive root and rhizome growth
  Application of insecticides may reduce earthworm activity, leading to decreased bioturbation
  Over-application of nitrogen fertilizers can stimulate excess growth as well as contributing to soil acidity
  A small amount of thatch may provide a beneficial insulating effect against fluctuations in temperature and moisture. However, excessive thatch can cause root problems and lawn mower difficulties. A dethatcher may be used to remove thatch from a lawn.
context_section_description: In lawn care, thatch is a layer of organic matter that accumulates on a lawn around the base of the grass plants.  Thatch is a combination of living and dead plant matter including crowns, stolons, rhizomes, and roots.  Grass clippings do not generally contribute to thatch buildup as they can be easily broken down by soil microorganisms.  Thatch is composed of about 25% lignin, a complex organic polymer that is highly resistant to decomposition.
  Thatch buildup can be caused by several factors:
  Certain grass species are especially prone to thatch production
  Acidic soils may not be able to support sufficient populations of decomposing microorganisms
  Certain fungicides can stimulate excessive root and rhizome growth
  Application of insecticides may reduce earthworm activity, leading to decreased bioturbation
  Over-application of nitrogen fertilizers can stimulate excess growth as well as contributing to soil acidity
  A small amount of thatch may provide a beneficial insulating effect against fluctuations in temperature and moisture.  However, excessive thatch can cause root problems and lawn mower difficulties.  A dethatcher may be used to remove thatch from a lawn.
caption: Turf cross-section showing thatch layer
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