st augustine grass

granam86 – posted 26 June 2002 15:14

What is a good fertilizer for st augustine grass and how do you keep the weeds out?

Bill_SC – posted 10 July 2002 06:11

Clemson Ext. Service told me 6 lbs per 1000 sq. ft. 15-0-15 twice a year. The closest I found is Lesco 18-0-18. I apply after Spring greenup and just before August 15. Weeds, I don’t know. I plan to use some kind of pre-emergent Fall and Spring.

FloratamPhil – posted 21 July 2002 08:28

Try Scotts Bonus S Weed & Feed for St.Augustine.Apply with a drop sreader per instructions on package.I used it my last lawn twice a year,which My Ex is now enjoying,,LOL!Apply in early spring and late fall according to you area

wdrake – posted 21 July 2002 14:09

Checkout University of Georgia advice on turfgrasses at http://www.ces.uga.edu/pubcd/b773-w.html#Warm Season Grasses

Current thinking from University of Florida mirrors what “Bill_SC” suggested for fertilizing St Augustine; i.e.,equal parts Nitrogen and Potassium (1 pound of each per 1000 square feet) Lowes and some other outlets are marketing 15-0-15 as Centipede fertilizer, but obviously you can use it on St Augustine.