thatch

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Surrounded by floodwaters, their hamlet of thatch and mud homes had been battling a massive outbreak of cholera, a deadly disease spread by poor sanitation.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

The frequent cutting also reduces thatch buildup and creates healthier, thicker grass, while minimizing the use of pesticides.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

A second pass occurs in the later, dry season to remove what’s known as thatch from the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2023

“It kills the dormant weed seeds and vegetation that you want to get rid of, and it creates a microclimate for earthworms to decompose the thatch and create a nice seed bed.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2023

“I’ve been helping to thatch Hannah Tupper’s roof,” she said.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare