If you are sexually active, you can do the following things to lower your chances of getting gonorrhea: 1  Being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and has negative STD test results; 2  Using latex condoms the right way every time you have sex.
The best time to dethatch is late summer or early fall. That's when your grass is growing most vigorously. Before dethatching, mow a little shorter than normal. Also, you'll achieve better results if you do it after a light rain or watering.
A good way to determine your thatch depth is to remove a two inch deep wedge from your lawn. If the thatch layer exceeds 1/2 inch, you should consider dethatching. A thatch layer greater than 1/2 inch thick makes watering difficult, since thatch dries out quickly and is difficult to re-wet. good way to determine your thatch depth is to remove a two inch deep wedge from your lawn. If the thatch layer exceeds 1/2 inch, you should consider dethatching. A thatch layer greater than 1/2 inch thick makes watering difficult, since thatch dries out quickly and is difficult to re-wet.