Lawn Care Tips – Spring

Homeowners are always working hard to keep their lawn looking healthy and green.  In Bellville, Texas, most properties have St. Augusting grass. here is a quick breakdown on how to make it look best!

Guidelines put out by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System can be found at:

Maintaining St. Augusting Grass

This is a brief run down of the spring time tips you should follow:

• Set the mower height to 2.5-3 inches
• Do not bag the grass clippings (mulch the grass)
  • They provide nutrients as they decompose and feed the lawn
  • This will save you time bagging the clippings!!
• Begin fertilizing 3 weeks after the lawn turns green
  • Use a 3-1-2 ratio fertilizer
  • The bag will say something like: 15-5-10, 21-7-14, etc…
    • Here is a good option: NitroPhos 15-5-10
• Water to a depth of 6 inches every 5-10 days
  • Check watering depth with a screwdriver
  • Windy and sunny days will require more frequent watering
  • The lawn will tell you when it is thirst again as it begins to turn a dull bluish color (weird right?!?)
• The best weed control is a healthy lawn
• Only apply herbicides when weeds are present and the grass is healthy
• St. Augustine grass is very sensitive to some herbicides
• Routinely check for chinch bugs and white grubs and treat as needed

If you’d like help making your lawn look it’s best, call us today!