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!
