Taking good care of your lawn often requires no more work overall than taking poor care of it. A lawn that is properly mowed, fertilized and watered has far fewer problems with weeds, diseases and insects. A well kept lawn also remains dense and attractive, providing you much more enjoyment and environmental benefits.
Water needs are moderate to high, and thrives on wet sites-apply 0.5 to 1 inch of water as a deep soaking every 3 to 6 days to encourage a deep, healthy root system during dry or hot periods. Avoid frequent, shallow watering that results in shallow roots, permitting weed germination and growth.
Optimum mowing height 2 - 3 inches for a high quality lawn, mow too low and weeds are likely to gain a foothold. Mow regularly with a sharp rotary or reel mower, allowing clippings from frequent mowing to remain on the lawn. Never remove more that 1/3 of the shoot growth at one mowing. A mild vertical cutting may be needed during the warmer months on a vigorous turf that has received high nitrogen fertilization.
Fertilize twice a year, spring and fall, with a complete fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphate and potassium. May also apply 2 to 3 summer applications of nitrogen fertilizer using 1 lb. Nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. Apply nitrogen at 2 to 66 lbs. Per 1,000 sq. ft. per year. Too high a rate of nitrogen fertilization can increase thatch build-up, encourage chinch bugs and brown patch damage.
A well-maintained turf will provide the best weed control. Some varieties are resistant or tolerant of chinch bugs and to the St. Augustine decline (SAD) virus. Most fungal diseases of St. Augustine grass can be controlled with fungicides.
Blue-green
Wider blade than Classic St. Augustine
Desirable pH range of 6.0 - 6.9. Grows on a wide range of soils, but prefers neutral to alkaline soils-has excellent saline salt tolerance.
CitraBlue has good recuperative qualities and is fairly wear resistant. However, it is not recommended for high traffic areas.
CitraBlue does well in shade and also in full sunlight.
ST. AUGUSTINE |
ph BALANCE |
NUTRITION |
ORGANIC SOIL BUILD UP |
WEED CONTROL |
FUNGUS DETERRENT |
INSECT DETERRENT |
ENHANCE TURF COLOR |
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| JANUARY | ANDERSONS | 0-0-7 WITH BARRICADE (3.6 LBS) | X | ||||||
| MARCH | ANDERSONS | BLACK GYPSUM DG (3 LBS) | X | X | |||||
| APRIL | ANDERSONS | DIMENSION .25 G (4.6 LBS) + 15-0-15 50% CRN WITH 5% Fe (5 lbs) | X | X | |||||
| (APRIL-SEPT) | ANDERSONS | DUOCIDE INSECTICIDE | X | ||||||
| MAY | ANDERSONS | 5-0-31 WITH 10% Fe (3 LBS) | X | X | |||||
| (MAY-SEPT) | ANDERSONS | PROPHESY .72 G DG PRO (AS NEEDED) | X | ||||||
| JUNE | ANDERSONS | 24-0-8 50% CRN WITH 2% Fe (5 LBS) | X | ||||||
| AUGUST | ANDERSONS | 5-0-31 WITH 10% Fe (3 LBS) | X | X | |||||
| OCTOBER | ANDERSONS | DIMENSION .25 G (4.6 LBS) + 5-0-31 WITH 10% Fe (3 LBS) | X | X | X | ||||
| NOVEMBER | ANDERSONS | DG LIME (AS RECOMMENDED BY SOIL TESTS) | X | ||||||
* Woerner recommends annual pH testing and adjustment in accordance with soil test recommendations.
* Any suitable organic based fertilizer may be substituted for any single scheduled application.
* Supplemental Iron applications can yield deep green color.
* Routine scheduled application of insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides are recommended to aid in the prevention of weeds, insects and disease.
* Product combinations of fertilizer and weed control may be utilized but Woerner recommends separate applications to target specific issues as they occur.
* Chinch Bugs are typically active during the months June thru Sept. Monitor and apply appropriate pesticide as label recommends.
* Application of pesticides are indicated during summer months as these months are when pest issues are most likely to be exposed. These applications may or may not be necessary depending on individual situations.