St. Augustine Problems
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St. Augustine Problems
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Many residents do not realize that our Local County Extension Office is a GREAT resource fore Horticultural Issues in Our Landscapes and Turf. Located at 3695 Lake Dr. in Cocoa, it's like a library of recourse and a friendly staff to look at issues and answer questions Here is an email link to send Questions or Photos to "Ask Sally" sscalera@ifas.ufl.edu For More Information check the Lawn Care Tips Page This Link below is an Excellent St. Augustine Problems Web Page This is not my work but is a GREAT Diagnosis of common Turf Issues with St. Augustine
Fore some Photos of St. Augustine Problems click HERE
St. Augustine Turf presents many issues which can really hurt the survival of this Turf, but I like to contain these to 3 simple issues. Proper Mowing: The turf requires a regular mowing program with sharp blades and cut as TALL as possible, we understand this we sharpen our blades daily and we cut at the tallest setting possible, I like tall grass it's easier to keep healthy, it maintains moisture longer and it shades weeds.We hear from most Fertilization company's their #1 response it "your lawn guy is cutting too short" , perhaps they are not responding to other issues as ...Pest in the turf ...Fungus Issues ....turf selection in shady areas or full sun areas, drainage issues, poor irrigation (this means TOO much some times which created Fungus) This Also includes failure to correctly identify turf issues related to Fertilization, many company's love to over do Nitrogen in the Spring which Contributes to "Brown Patch" or "Take All Patch" Proper Irrigation: Without proper irrigation St. Augustine has a slim chance of Maintaining a FULL Green and Healthy. This turf requires 1" of water weekly ...not too much and not too little, also a LONG DEEP watering Once a week is better than 2 short waters weekly. Also check too make sure your getting FULL COVERAGE. Turf in Shady areas needs much LESS water so to reduce Fungus and Root Rot. Proper Fertilization & Pesticide Program: We like to see 6 applications annually, check with your local providers with what they suggest. Ask them of the benefits of which chemical elements they are using. |
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