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dalyningkenk

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Where is the thatch area of a lawn? How can excess thatch affect lawn health?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What happens if you cut grass too short?
 
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Answer to Question 1

The thatch area is between the turf surface and the soil. Excessively thatched area may dry out quickly, and insects and diseases may find a favorable environment there. Excess thatch will decrease tolerance to heat, cold and drought.

Answer to Question 2

The grass becomes stunted because it does not have enough photosynthetic area remaining after mowing.





 

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