St. Augustine

ST. AUGUSTINE

Turf Master Sod Farm

Warm Season Grass Program

Mowing Height: 2”- 3”
Watering 1” – 1 ¼” per day
Mowing frequency (3 to 7 days) during peak growing months.
Optimum soil PH (6.5)
Aerify in late spring. Bag Grass Clippings

St. Augustine Grass — Wilmington, NC — Turf Masters Sod Farms

Characteristics of St. Augustine Grass:

St. Augustine grass is a warm season lawn grass.
Aggressive and strong enough to overcome most weeds and other grasses.
Popular grass for planting in Southeastern states.
Thick-bladed grass that makes a beautiful lawn as long as it is properly maintained.
Grows well in full sun or partial shade.

Maintenance Schedule

1. EARLY SPRING Mid-February – Mid-March:
Timing is crucial for this application. Apply a completely balanced fertilizer heavy in nutrients to promote root growth with Pre- Emergent weed control. This application will assist in the control of spring and summer weeds.

15-05-10 + Pre –Emergent

** Optional Treatments**
- Mole Cricket Application: Mid-April – Early May / 1st. Application. / Emerging Adult Stage.
- All insect applications.
- Tree & Shrub fertilization and insect control.
2. LATE SPRING Mid-April – Early May:
A balanced fertilizer is applied to help promote a smooth transition from dormancy to vigorous summer turfgrass. A second Post – Emergent is applied to control broadleaf weeds.

05-0-10 + Pre- Emergent.

** Optional Treatments**
- Mole Cricket Application: Late May - Early July / 2nd. Application. / Nymph Stage after the eggs have hatched. This is the best time for maximum control.
- All insect applications, White Grubs will be emerging.
- Tree & Shrub fertilization, fungicide treatments, and insect control.
Core Aeration: This is recommended to keep your lawn looking beautiful by relieving soil compaction and thatch buildup while allowing water and nutrients to reach the root area.
3. EARLY SUMMER June:

Balanced fertilization for maximum turf color. Spot treatment of post-emergent weed control for both grassy and broadleaf weed will be applied during this time period if needed.

17-03-06

** Optional Treatments**

Insect control including adult Mole Crickets and Fire Ants
4. SUMMER July:

Apply iron for increased maximum color. Spot treatment of post-emergent weed control for both grassy and broadleaf weeds will be applied during this time period if needed. Ironite for Green Color.

** Optional Treatments**

Insect control including adult Mole Crickets and Fire Ants
5. LATE SUMMER Late August – Early September:
Balanced fertilization for maximum turf color. Spot treatment of post-emergent weed control for both grassy and broadleaf weeds will be applied during this time period if needed.

24-05-10

** Optional Treatments**
- Tree & Shrub fertilization, fungicide treatment, and insect control.
- Insect control including adult Mole Crickets and Fire Ants.
6. FALL October:
A specially formulated fertilizer to strengthen and deepen the root system for those cold winter months ahead. Included is a pre-emergent to control weeds such as Poa Annua, Henbit, and many others.

15-0-15 + Pre-Emergent Do not use Pre-M if you are overseeding.

** Optional Treatments**
- Tree and Shrub Fertilization
- Winter Rye Applications / Do not use Pre-M if you are overseeding.
- Winter: Dormant Horticultural Oil / This application will smother scale type insects and the eggs of many other plant damaging bugs.