"I am soo glad that spring is here! This is the time when we like to be outside and enjoy the weather and look around at our surroundings. As we enter in the spring, let us focus on one thing that tends to gets ignored...our St. Augustine grass! I will be giving you the steps that will create a green yard for the spring and going into the summer! Here we go!"Number 1: Aeration is the start of great things to come!(early spring)
*Aeration helps to control thatch and helps out areas with clay soils!
*Be sure to mark sprinkler heads, shallow lines from sprinkler, underground utilities, cable, and septic lines before aerating so they will not be damaged.
*Soil cores are best left on the lawn surface; they typically work back into the grass in 2-4 weeks.
*Lawns may be fertilized and seeded immediately following aeration with or without further soil top dressing.
*If your soil is heavily compacted, you can apply stable, mature compost 1/4 inch deep. Rake the compost over the lawn, filling the aeration holes.
Make sure lawns are aerated once a year!
*Be sure to mark sprinkler heads, shallow lines from sprinkler, underground utilities, cable, and septic lines before aerating so they will not be damaged.
*Soil cores are best left on the lawn surface; they typically work back into the grass in 2-4 weeks.
*Lawns may be fertilized and seeded immediately following aeration with or without further soil top dressing.
*If your soil is heavily compacted, you can apply stable, mature compost 1/4 inch deep. Rake the compost over the lawn, filling the aeration holes.
Make sure lawns are aerated once a year!
Number 2: Get Rid of Weeds and Bugs(early spring)
*This process can be done right after aeration!
* Go to your local store and find a granular product that is not a fertilizer but specifically for getting rid of weeds and pests.
*Make sure you follow the directions on bag for right spread and portion settings!
*Very important: Make sure you water in the granular very well after applying. This is important for any granular product that you use!
Number 3: Spring Fertilization
*Find a good fertilizer product that is specific the spring for your type of grass!
*Very important and can not stress this too much: Make sure you water in granular product very well!
Number 4: Summer Fertilization
*Make sure you increase your water times during the early morning or late night for heat index will be going up!
Number 5: Fall Fertilization(Start cutting back on watering)
*After fertilizing during this season, you will need to change your schedule for the winter is approaching!
I hope all this helps and if you ever have any more questions feel free to contact us at : arborlife@arborlife.com
good details about fertilization process, now i should go outside and use these techniques!
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