Top 10+Tips for Plantation and Maintenance of Saint Augustine Grass!

1
(No Transcript)
2

• 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

3
INTRODUCTION
4

• 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.

5
(No Transcript)
6
The Correct Way to Sow the Grass
7
TIMELY WATERING OF THE LAWN
8
Avoid Over-Watering the Grass
9
(No Transcript)
10
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.

11
(No Transcript)
12
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.

13
(No Transcript)
14
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.

15
(No Transcript)
16
GET IN TOUCH WITH US