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

Possible ground settling and shifting, tree roots and thatch buildup can affect in-ground irrigation systems.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024

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

She had peered over her shoulder, her face as wrinkled as last year’s potatoes, then held something up before she shoved it deep into the thatch.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff