Thatch is the tightly intermingled layer of partially decomposed stems, roots, leaves, and grasses that accumulate at the base of actively growing vegetation. It protects pests, restricts movement of air and water to the soil, and under hot moist conditions can produce enough heat to kill turfgrasses. Presents information on causes, removal, and prevention. 2 pages.
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Title
Thatch and Its Control
Creators
Roy L. Goss (Author)
Academic Unit
Publications, WSU Extension
Series
Extension bulletin (Washington State University. Extension); EB1117
Publisher
Washington State University Extension; Pullman, Washington
Identifiers
99900502107601842
Copyright
In copyright ; openAccess ; http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ ; http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/OpenAccess