The first step is to mow the lawn so that the grass is about half its usual length. This will help prevent damage to the grass during the dethatching process and make it easier to remove the thatch.

Thatching straw grower Robin Kurzaj, from Billinghay, says the industry is at risk of dying out.

Lawn care is important for any homeowner. And most people don’t realize that it’s beneficial to thatch their lawn to keep their grass fresh. However, a thatching rake is different from other types of ...

Thatchers say their centuries-old craft is under threat due to a lack of training opportunities, funding shortages and difficulties sourcing materials. There are now no dedicated thatching training ...

Britain’s traditional thatched roofs risk extinction because of the rise of imported materials, master thatchers fear. Stephen Letch, a master thatcher from East Anglia, said th ...

Robin Kurzaj says the thatching industry is at "danger point" due to supply issues A grower has warned the thatching industry is at "danger point" of dying without more young people entering the ...