intrusion of ryegrass into St. Augustine lawn

He*******@*ol.com – posted 18 December 2001 13:32

I have a half acre lot with good St. Augustine growth….have patched it with Floritan. I get small patches of ryegrass in my lawn which seems to crowd out my florida grass. I was told not to worry…it is just as green. Will this rye grass spread? Should I let it go…it is just as green! I have dug some patches out and replaced with Floritan. Should I, as advised, just let it go? Thank you

Lex – posted 18 December 2001 14:47

If it is truly rye grass it should die off this spring/summer from the heat. Then your Floratam should grow over it and that should be the end of that. Good luck.