Transcription of Maintaining St. Augustinegrass
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Gene R. Taylor II, Assistant Professor and Extension Turfgrass SpecialistJason Gray, Extension Assistant Turfgrass ManagementThe Texas A&M University SystemMaintainingSt. AugustinegrassLawnsL-534011/99St. Augustinegrass (Stenotaphrum secundatum[Walt.]Kuntze) is a popular warm-season turfgrass for home is found in the United States, southern Mexico, SouthAmerica, South Africa, western Africa, the Caribbean, theHawaiian Islands, Australia and the South Augustinegrass is medium to dark green and coarsetextured, and it has a low, dense growth habit. It grows wellin nearly all soil types and tolerates shade, heat, salt and, tosome degree, drought.
Herbicides containing 2,4-D should be used with care, as St. Augustinegrass is sensitive to this herbicide. Herbicides may damage the lawn if you apply them when the temperature is higher than 90 ºF. Controlling insects Follow the same recommendations as for March through May. The most effective time to treat for white grubs is in
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