How to Restore St. Augustine Grass in Sunburned Areas
You have spent so much time and energy on your beautiful St. Augustine lawn, but sometimes no matter how well you care for your lawn, the scorching summer sun has damaging effects. St. Augustine grass is sensitive to drought, so if you are having a particularly dry season, your grass may be even more sensitive to the sun. But if you do find your grass yellowing or browning, there are simple steps you can take. Does this Spark an idea?
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One-Step Solutions
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Cut back on your use of pesticides and herbicides, which can react to sunlight and have damaging effects on your plants.
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Water your grass with a half-inch of water two or three times a week , either before the sun comes up or after it has gone down. This keeps the plants moist and prevents the sun from sizzling the water while it sits on the grass, which can cause burns.
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Avoid fertilizers that tend to kill the helpful organisms that live in your soil (such as worms) and instead feed your lawn with sugar, using about a pound for every 300 square feet. This will keep those organisms happy and multiplying, which will result in the creation of natural fertilizers that feed your lawn.
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Use a shovel to remove the dead section of grass if it is in a small area, and replace it with sod. Water the sod thoroughly and it will take hold and grow over the damaged area.
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Spread seed over the dead areas and water them to spur new growth. This will take longer than planting sod and may be more tricky, but might be a less expensive solution.
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Tips & Warnings
Caring for your lawn by watering regularly and avoiding the use of harsh chemicals will reduce the risk of sunburn and will help prevent the need for solutions to a sunburned lawn.
