Summer Lawn Care Tips for St. Augustine Grass - May 2024
In this episode of the Houston Grass podcast, host Michael Romine discusses essential summer lawn care tips for St. Augustine grass as temperatures rise. He outlines the importance of proper fertilization with slow-release nitrogen products like Superturf, which should be applied in late May or early June. Michael warns against the impacts of drought and chinch bugs, emphasizing the need for consistent irrigation—about one inch per week—to prevent grass loss. He also goes into detail on mowing techniques, advising a higher mower deck setting to preserve moisture and grass density. Michael explains how to identify and manage common lawn issues like chinch bugs and gray leaf spot, and provides practical advice on the correct use of fungicides and pesticides. He concludes with helpful insights on when to aerate the lawn and the potential risks posed by sod webworms.
00:00 Introduction and Weather Update
02:13 Fertilizing Your Lawn
03:56 Watering Tips and Techniques
06:46 Mowing Best Practices
09:05 Dealing with Chinch Bugs
12:17 Managing Gray Leaf Spot and Other Fungal Issues
18:48 Sod Webworms: Identification and Treatment
21:08 Conclusion and Final Tips
