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St Augustine Grass: Identification, Care, Planting, Cost & More

Joe Bethel — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:08:35 +0000

St. Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) is among the most desirable warm-season turfgrasses due to its dark green color and dense growth habit. It is well identified by its leaves, sheaths, and growth habit on lawns, golf courses, and pastures. Homeowner benefits from St. Augustine’s ability to crowd out weeds and resist pests, tolerance to salt...

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Brown Patch in St. Augustine Grass-How to Treat + Best Fungicides

Joe Bethel — Wed, 11 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dead grass and unappealing brown patches are a valid cause to worry about the deteriorating state of your lawn. They might result from bad climate, negligence, or accidental factors. There are ways to cure and prevent fungal diseases in your St. Augustine turf. Brown patches in turf indicate a fungal infection. While there are numerous...

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Crabgrass Vs. St. Augustine

Joe Bethel — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

St. Augustine grass is a common turf grown in the southern lawns of the United States. It forms a dense dark green mat that makes your lawn attractive. However, it is prone to light green grass-like plants encroaching on it. The light green encroacher is likely Crabgrass, a weed. While it’s not necessarily harmful, you...

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Zoysia Vs. St Augustine: Differences & Which Is Best To Choose?

Joe Bethel — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Zoysia grass and St. Augustine are two common options that usually come up in the quest for a warm-season turfgrass for your lawn. They share some similarities, but they have differences too. These differences help in deciding why you should choose one over the other. Zoysia grass and St. Augustine differ in the matter of...

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Too Much Fertilizer on Grass

Joe Bethel — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Fertilizer is a critical component in the growth of healthy lawn grass. However, each grass type has varying fertilizer needs. Excessive fertilizer can make the soil toxic, and insufficient fertilizer can render your soil unable to sustain healthy turf. Excessive fertilizer in lawn soil spikes soil nitrogen and salt and causes grass blade leaf scorch....

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St Augustine Grass Vs. Centipede Grass

Joe Bethel — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

St. Augustine grass and centipede grass are two of the most common warm-season grasses. They are great for homes and business premises. They have subtle differences that might influence your choices on what to grow. St Augustine grass and Centipede grass can be differentiated through; Physical appearance Maintenance requirements Propagation methods Still, you can mix...

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St. Augustine Grass Turning Yellow: Causes + Fixes to Make it Green

Chris Wheeler — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:34:43 +0000

The St Augustine grass in your lawn brings pride and joy to your backyard. You spend time mowing, watering, fertilizing so that you can enjoy the lush green grass all year long. Then one day, you notice a color change in your grass. What happened? St. Augustine grass can turn yellow if it is not...

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Does St. Augustine Grass Go Dormant? Signs + Winter Care Guide

Chris Wheeler — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:43:56 +0000

The St. Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum [Walt]) is a warm-temperature-loving turf that is native to southern Mexico, the Caribbean, South America, western Africa, and the US. As long as it grows on soil with temperatures above 60℉, it’ll remain dark green and have a coarse texture. However, when its soil temperatures drop 50℉, it will...

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Best Weed and Feed for St. Augustine Grass

Chris Wheeler — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 08:53:43 +0000

When choosing weed-and-feed products for your lawn, you’ve got to be careful as some herbicide additives can have side effects on different turfgrasses. I always want to check the active ingredient and the NPK ratio to make sure they’re safe and appropriate for St. Augustine grass and the type of weeds I’m targeting. The best...

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Bahia Grass vs. St Augustine: Differences + Which One to Choose

Chris Wheeler — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 09:35:47 +0000

St. Augustine grass and Bahia grass are two warm-season turf grasses that both grow well in warm and sunny conditions. However, despite this and a few other similarities, there are significant differences between these two grass varieties. The main difference between Bahia grass and St. Augustine grass is the color and shape of leaves. Bahiagrass...

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