What can i do to get my saint augustine grass to grow?
Question:i have sections of my back yard where it is hard to grow my lush green grass, the part that is difficult is around my oak treee, could the oak and it's leaves be the problem? help i want my green lawn back .
Answers:
St. Augustine grass tolerates moderate shade, being as good or better than other warm season grasses for shaded sites. However, under densely shaded conditions, St. Augustine grass develops thin, spindly turf. So long as fertility and drainage are adequate, St. Augustine grass tolerates a wide range of soil types. St. Augustine grass grows satisfactorily at a pH range from 5.0 to 8.5. St. Augustine grass is readily established from sod since the species is vigorous and spreads rapidly. If more than a 1/2-inch layer of thatch is present (thatch is dead stems and debris that accumulate at the soil's surface), thin and clean your St. Augustine. I would keep the area clean and add a proper fertilizer such as one with a combination of fast-release nitrogen to green the lawn quickly and timed-release nitrogen to feed grass for up to 2 or 3 months. If you want grass there now I would try some Augustine sod it will establish quickly and it will also spread. Good luck:)
Lots of water. and Scott's 4 step fertilisers plan.
st. augustine is supposed to be shade tolerant, so I doubt it's due to the oak tree, however, if leaves are constantly on the area, it would prevent sun reaching the grass and prevent it from full growth. Also, it's shallow rooted so it will lose out to shallow oak roots. This grass also likes iron in the soil. Finally, cinch bugs find this grass a very tasty treat, so check for those critters too.
good luck
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