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Mowing
Mow lawn at 2 1/2 inches. Mow before grass gets above 4 inches.
Fertilization
Do not fertilize St. Augustine grass after August 31.
Irrigation
Water to prevent drought stress. About 1 inch of water per application each week is needed for growing St. Augustine grass. Sandy soils often require more frequent watering, i.e. 1/2 inch of water every third day. Water following the onset of dormancy (browning of foliage) if needed to prevent excessive dehydration.
Weed Control
Check for presence of crabgrass and goosegrass to determine if a preemergence herbicide is needed next spring.
Insect Control
Check for chinch bug activity in sunny locations when yellow to brownish spots or drought symptoms appear.
Aerification
Do not aerify at this time.
Thatch Removal
Check for thatch layer in early September, if thatch layer is 0.75 inches thick, plan to dethatch the following spring shortly after greenup.
December - February | March - May | June - August
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