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Bio Grounds Keeper Thatch Managers
 Nature's way
of managing thatch is to decompose it. Unfortunately, nature can not always
keep up. That is why Bio Grounds Keeper Thatch management products are the
answer. They provide the helping hand nature often needs to break down
excessive thatch.
Key Benefits
- What is thatch? Thatch is a layer of organic material,
made up largely of decomposing grass roots, crowns and stems. Thatch
decomposition is part of the natural recycling of nutrients back into the
soil. Up to 1/2" of thatch is actually good for your turf. It acts like a
cushion that protects the turf from normal wear and tear. It also
insulates the soil on hot days, and cuts the amount of water that
evaporates. However, when thatch gets more than 1/2" thick it can start
causing problems. Excessive thatch creates a dense mat of tightly
compacted, partially decomposed organic matter. This dense mat acts like a
felt blanket that keeps air, water, fertilizers and other additives from
flowing down to the roots. Excessive thatch also serves as a breeding
ground for insects and many turf diseases.
- The presence of excessive amounts of chemical
fertilizer will cause damage to the soil microorganism population but it
will damage bacteria more than fungi. The role of microorganisms in the
decomposition of plant residues can be demonstrated by thatch accumulation
in turf frequently treated with fungicides. One reason for utilizing a
biological concentrate in your turfgrass program is to improve the ratio
of bacteria to fungi in favor of bacteria, thus improving the fertility of
the soil. Bacteria found in turfgrass ecosystems are usually good
competitors with plant pathogens, which results in reduced damage from
diseases.
- Using Bio Grounds Keeper to inoculate, proliferate and
enhance the microbial, or healthy component, of the soil will help ensure
the building and retention of a healthy soil for your lawn.
 Bio
Groundskeeper 7500
Bio
Groundskeeper Premixed
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