St. Augustine grass is a popular wide-bladed or coarse grass that is native to the lower sector of the United States as well the West Indies and Western Africa. It is a warm season, perennial grass that is of tropical origin and which thrives in marshes and sandy loam soils. St Augustine grass is [...]
Your St Augustine lawn will account for 80% of your water usage from April through October. If you are not monitoring your irrigation system, you could be wasting up to 50 % of the water being dispersed. It takes a lot of water to maintain a lush, green lawn that we just water, water and [...]
Once winter starts to wear down and glimpse of the warm sun is starting battle for dominance, it’s time to start thinking about your lawn. Caring for your lawn is a balancing act and there are four major things you need to pay attention to. Mowing, fertilize, water, and weeding. One influences the other; water [...]
The type of soil you have is a major factor when it comes to how often and how much you water you put on your lawn. If you have a sandy loam soil, you will need to set your sprinkler for multiple short watering periods during the day because the soil drains well. On the [...]
I am having a real problem with a variety of weeds in my lawn. Is there anything that I can do about them? Richard Kerchival, Alvin, Texas Weed control has to be maintained during each season and the key is a healthy lawn; properly watered and fertilized. The two main groups of weeds are grassy [...]
What exactly is core aerating and how often should it be done? Reba Sue Nacogdoches, Texas Good question, Reba Sue! Core aerating is the process of removing vertical cores from your lawn and it should be done at least twice a year. This process allows air into the soil, creates a proper thatch layer, and [...]
Keeping lawns looking good throughout the season takes some nurturing. Some of that nurturing is making sure that your soil’s pH level is balanced. Lawns thrive and look lush when the pH level is between 5.1 and 7.0 depending on your turf type. The most important factor in determining the health and overall condition of [...]
St. Augustine grass is by far the most popular lawn in the south due to a warmer climate and milder winters. It is a very hardy grass, however, without careful attention being paid to proper fertilizing, St. Augustine lawns can become yellow or pale in color. If left unattended, its ability to repair itself weakens, [...]
How do I know if I have Chinch bugs or some other type of insect? My friend told me it was brown patch and it is nothing to worry about, however I want to be sure. Thank you, Pete in Winnie, Texas If you think you have a Chinch Bug Infestation, [...]
I’m the kind of person who really enjoys seeing beautiful lawns, but I have never been able to achieve this. Can you give me several pointers on what kind of grass to buy and how to care for it? Mickey Highland Park, Texas Grass has that wonderful impact on your [...]
Growing a lush lawn is not complicated, but you do have to work at it. If you are just getting started, get a soil test. Proper sprinkler design, and cultural practices make the difference. A lot of people consider that if it’s all green, it’s good enough, even if the yard has weeds or other [...]
