Make a Lawn Grass Dethatcher
Lawn thatch occurs on every lawn, and it's not typically a problem. What it amounts to a layer of organic debris. Normally microorganisms help to decompose thatch and keep it at a manageable level. However, when thatch builds up on your lawn, it can keep water from penetrating to the soil. This can cause grass roots to grow upward into the thatch instead of down into the soil. Although you can rent machines that will help cut away the thatch in layers, a gentler solution is a liquid grass dethatcher that feeds the microorganisms.
Instructions
1. Mix 1 can of beer with ¼ cup sugar, water, ammonia and dishwashing liquid. Make sure that your liquid is not the type with antibacterial agents in it. You want to encourage the microorganisms to grow, not kill them.
2. Pour the solution into a hose-end sprayer.
3. Apply the solution to your lawn with the sprayer.
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