Top 10+Tips Plantation & Maintenance of Saint Augustine Grass!

TOP 10+TIPS FOR
PLANTATION &
MAINTENANCE OF
SAINT AUGUSTINE GRASS

Presentation
Outline
TOPICS FOR TODAY
Introduction
Plan in Advance for the Plantation of St
Augustine Grass
Examine the Condition of the Soil
The Correct Way to Sow the Grass
Timely Watering of the Lawn
Avoid Over-Watering the Grass
Mowing Height
Seeding the Grass
Lawn Fertilization
Iron Supplements
Prevent Lawn Diseases
Thatch Control
Conclusion

INTRODUCTION
Saint Augustine is counted
among the most commercially
valuable lawn grasses. It's known
by various names in different
countries, such as Buffalo turf in
Australia and Buffalo grass in
South Africa.

Plan in Advance for
the Plantation of St
Augustine Grass
Just like any particular vegetation
Saint Augustine grass also requires
planning the procedure ahead of the
plantation season.
If you're planning to get a new St
Augustine lawn, it would be best if
you start the preparations in March
or April.
The basic requirements for the
growth of the grass is well-drained
soils and warmer temperatures.
The warmth of spring and summer
with 80-100 Degree Fahrenheit
temperatures serves as the best
condition for its growth.

Examine the Condition of the
Soil
Soil examination is an essential practice that helps
in the optimization of the growth of the Augustine
grass. Not only it helps in preventing future
cultivation problems, but it also gives a deep
insight into the nutritional balance of the soil.
It would help if you used the appropriate tools and
equipment to test the condition of the soil. Also,
make sure that the soil is neither too dry nor too
wet. If you see 2-3 earthworms after digging at
least 6 inches in the ground, it's a good sign.

The Correct Way to
Sow the Grass
BEST WAY TO SOW
April and May are the best months to plant the grass. It
offers significant exposure to sunlight and warm
temperatures, which is a basic necessity for its growth.
NOTE:
Instead of plugging the grass in a square grid, it would be
best if you sway it in a diamond-shaped pattern.

TIMELY WATERING OF THE LAWN
Process of Watering
the Garden
The process of watering the garden is
a crucial step for the gradual growth
of the grass. It would help if you had
a fundamental insight into what
amount of water is necessary for the
sprigs.
Side Effect of
Growing
The side effect of growing anything in
summer is you might have to face
water scarcity if you’re living in a
city. As a result, you might find
yourself watering the grass less
frequently.

Avoid Over-Watering
the Grass
Saint Augustine grass
Over-watering can lead to massive complications. It
may also hinder the successful growth of the grass.
The maintenance of the St Augustine lawn is a bit
demanding procedure. If needed, you can download the
lawn care app and take the help of professional lawn
movers in your area.

CORRECT MOWING HEIGHT
Mowing the Grass
Around 3-4 Inches
The height at which you choose to mow
your lawn is entirely your choice. But you
might be compromising the integrity of
the grass if you are cutting it too close to
the ground.

Seeding the Grass
The need to purchase it from a shop is a
thing of the past. There was a time when you
would have needed seeds for St Augustine
grass, but not anymore!
Today, St Augustine Sprigs are readily
available at your local nursery. Also, a
nursery of the grass is a better option as it
reduces the hassle of seeding and starting
from scratch.

Lawn Fertilization
St Augustine grass demands good quality services and
a yearlong fertilization program.
Make sure that you fertilize it with good-quality
fertilizers and follow the application guidelines, as
mentioned by the manufacturers.
Avoid over-fertilization as it may severely damage your
lawn.

Iron Supplements
Iron is one of the essential ingredients responsible
for the natural growth of St Augustine grass.
If the grass looks pale even after providing an
adequate amount of water and sun exposure, it
implies the deficiency of iron.
It would be best if you use a high-quality iron
supplement on the grass. Twice the application of
iron supplements in spring or fall works wonder for
its health and prosperity.

PREVENT LAWN
DISEASES
Brown patches on the leaves are a
clear sign of lawn diseases. Well, there
are different ways to control the
situation.
It includes cutting the grass higher,
aerating the lawn, and avoiding
fertilization during this outbreak.
It would be best if you restrict the
watering of the lawn only to the
morning.

Thatch Control
The development of thatches is a serious concern for any
lawn owner. But the matter is even severe for people with St
Augustine grass lawn.
It is so as the de-thatching of Augustine lawns by
Vertimowing is a difficult task to pull-off. As compared to
other lawn grasses, it has no underground runners to repair
from.
it would be best if you mow it lower than the normal at least
1-2 times a year in early spring or fall.

Conclusion
There are no questions about the beauty of St
Augustine grass in a lawn. The fact that it requires
ultimate precision in the successful plantation and
gradual growth of the grass, it demands a serious
commitment to its services.

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