St. Augustine Grass Care Guide
St. Augustine Grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) is a warm-season grass. Here's everything you need to know about caring for your st. augustine grass lawn.
Care Topics
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Fertilizing
Apply first fertilizer application when grass greens up in spring
Wait until St. Augustine grass is actively growing and has been mowed at least twice before applying fertilizer.
“Apply the first application of fertilizer in late spring after the grass has greened up and been mowed 1-2 times.”
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Mowing
St. Augustine grass should be mowed at 2.5-4 inches
Maintain St. Augustine grass at 2.5-4 inches. Higher mowing heights help the grass tolerate shade and drought stress.
“St. Augustine grass performs best when maintained at 2.5 to 4 inches depending on variety and conditions.”
Source: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Sources
Information on this page is sourced from trusted agricultural extensions and research institutions:
- •Lawn Care Guide — Texas A&M AgriLife Extension