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warm-season grass series: St. Augustine grass​(2)

Main Disadvantages​​: ❌ High water requirement: Needs frequent watering during dry periods, otherwise prone to wilting. ❌ Disease-prone: High humidity can lead to Brown Patch, Gray Leaf Spot, and Take-All Root Rot. ❌ Cold intolerance: Winters can cause yellowing, may need ryegrass overseeding to stay green. ❌ Poor wear tolerance: May get damaged in high-traffic areas like sports fields or where pets frequently run. ​​Planting and Maintenance Tips​​ (1) ​​Planting Methods​​ Seeding: Rarely used due to scarce seeds; sod or plugs are preferred. Best Planting Time: Late spring to early summer (temperatures consistently above 20°C). (2) ​​Watering​​ Summer: 1-1.5 inches (2.5-3.8 cm) weekly, water in 2-3 sessions. Winter: Reduce watering to avoid waterlogging and disease. (3) ​​Mowing​​ Height: 7-10 cm (3-4 inches), avoid over-mowing (below 5 cm can invite weeds). Frequency: Every 7-10 days in summer, reduce frequency when growth slows in winter. (4) ​​Fertilizing​​ Fertilizer Choice: Slow-release nitrogen fertilizers (like 15-5-10 or 8-2-12), avoid high-phosphorus fertilizers (can promote weeds). #WarmSeasonGrass #LawnCare #GardeningTips

warm-season grass series: St. Augustine grass​(2)
Greg123

Warm-Season Grass Series: St. Augustine Grass​(1)

St. Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) is a popular warm-season turfgrass, widely planted in the southern United States, Florida (like Miami), along the Gulf Coast, and other tropical/subtropical regions. It's favored for its heat and humidity tolerance, salt tolerance, and dense growth. ​​Basic Features​​ ​​Family and Genus​​: Poaceae family, Stenotaphrum genus. ​​Growth Type​​: Stoloniferous, spreads via above-ground stolons, forming a thick turf. ​​Leaves​​: Wide and flat, slightly rounded tips, coarse texture, dark green to blue-green color. ​​Root System​​: Shallow, average drought tolerance, good flood tolerance. ​​Cold Tolerance​​: Weak (USDA Zones 8-11), goes dormant below 10°C (50°F), frost can cause yellowing. ​​Main Advantages​​ ✅ Heat and humidity tolerance: Ideal for high-temperature and high-humidity areas like Miami and Houston. ✅ Salt tolerance: Suitable for coastal areas, more salt-tolerant than Bermuda grass. ✅ Shade tolerance: Performs better in shaded areas (e.g., under trees) compared to Bermuda and Zoysia grass. ✅ Fast growth: Strong coverage, quickly fills in bare spots. ✅ Weed resistance: Dense growth naturally suppresses weeds. #WarmSeasonGrass #LawnCare #GardeningTips

Warm-Season Grass Series: St. Augustine Grass​(1)