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Should I Dethatch Before or After Rain? 24-Hour Rule (2026)
Wait 24-48 hours after light rain — soil must be moist, not waterlogged. The foot test pros use to check readiness, plus when to skip dethatching entirely.
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Wait 24-48 hours after light rain — soil must be moist, not waterlogged. The foot test pros use to check readiness, plus when to skip dethatching entirely.

Apply fungicide after mowing — wait 24-48 hours before cutting again to maximize blade contact and absorption. The timing mistake that wastes your fungicide.

Use the 150 Rule to time fungicide perfectly: daily high + nightly low = 150 means spray now. Plus the rotation schedule that prevents fungal resistance.