St. Augustine Grass Common Mistakes & How To Avoid Them

St. Augustine Grass Common Mistakes & How To Avoid Them

Optimizing Your Mowing Routine
- Mow high - This helps to shade the roots and prevent evaporation.
- Mow often - Mowing regularly will keep the grass from getting too long and encourage a healthy growth habit.
- Use a sharp blade - A sharp blade will cut cleanly and minimize damage to the grass blades.

Proper Fertilization For Optimal Growth
- Choose the right type of fertilizer - St. Augustine grass needs a specific type of fertilizer that is high in nitrogen.
- Fertilize at the right time - Fertilize your lawn in the spring and fall.
- Fertilize in the right way - Apply fertilizer evenly across the lawn, making sure to avoid over-fertilizing.

Water Schedule
-1/2 inch 3x per week.
-Keep your sprinkler heads clean.

Have Your Soil Tested
-Test your soil at the beginning of each season.
-Allow your test results to determine the NPK of your fertilizer.

Fertilizer Calculator
Liquid - https://www.lawndork.com/lawn-calculators/liquid-fertilizer-calculator
Granular - https://turf.purdue.edu/fertilizer-calculator/

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