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. It does not tolerate waterlogged soilsor extended periods of cold weather. St. Augustinegrass is anaggressive species that spreads rapidly by above-groundgrowth structures called stolons.
5 M, New TURF 4 build-up in the soil. Such build-ups can lead to deficiencies in iron and zinc. To prevent yellowing caused by iron chlorosis, apply liquid or granular iron fertilizer throughout the growing season. Follow the label directions for the rate of appli-cation. Fertilizers containing iron may stain concrete, brick or stone surfaces ...
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