It is vital to maintain all grasses, regardless of the variety in your yard, if you want to keep it healthy and beautiful. The following steps will help you understand the proper watering, fertilizing and controls of St. Augustine Grass. It is also referred to as Charleston Grass. Follow these instructions to maximize the grass' potential and help eliminate problems.
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Difficulty:
Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
Water
Aerating machine
Fertilizer made specifically for St. Augustine Grasses
Water St. Augustine Grass with 1 inch of water per application per week during the summer months. Water in the winter only if the soil is extremely dry.
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Water St. Augustine Grass if the temperature is going to go below 20 degrees. The water will freeze the roots at 32 degrees. Not watering during such cold temperatures will make the root temperature go down and harm the roots.
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Fertilize St. Augustine in the spring, summer and fall.
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Use a fertilizer that is high in iron. This will maximize the grass' green coloring.
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Use weed and pest controls specifically made for St. Augustine Grass.
Tips & Warnings
Aerating the yard is a good idea in early spring.
St. Augustine grass loves hot areas. If you live in an extremely hot location, this is the grass for you.
Weed and feed products can kill St. Augustine grass. Do not use these!
