Is St. Augustine grass hard to maintain?

• <div><p>St. Augustine is a hardy grass that’s relatively easy to grow, but it requires <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/lawn-maintenance-checklist.htm">regular lawn maintenance</a> to stay healthy. It’s best to keep up with a regular fertilization schedule during the growing season, plus a yearly dethatching to help it properly absorb air and moisture. Watering is also important, so be sure to water it enough to keep the soil moist.</p></div>

Can dry St. Augustine grass come back?

• <div><p>If the grass is dead, you cannot bring it back to life. However, you can grow new grass in its place or try the methods mentioned above to revive the grass if it isn’t entirely dead. You can expect St. Augustine grass to come back after moderate droughts, but it will suffer significant nutrient loss after an extended period of drought.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2023
Zach did a great job on our lawn. He cut, trimmed and blew the clippings so it looked very nice. He was on time and did this on one of the hottest days. I would recommend him for your lawn care.
Edelen's Clean Cut Services
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Reviewed in September 2018
They applied the applications to our lawn that we had chosen because we wanted a certain thing and they did a wonderful job. We will certainly call them again
Turf One Landscape Management
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Reviewed in August 2016
Not good. I agreed to pay Allens Tree to cut down and cut up several trees into 5 foot sections but after 5 months I still have a large brush pile and many half cut trees. The owner/principals are obnoxious and quite belligerent. It's obvious they couldn't care less about the customer. Never...
Allen's Tree Service Inc
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Reviewed in September 2014
Laura and Jeff at dogs in my home are amazingly caring people especially with my "fur baby." They provide such a unique service that is invaluable to me! I work 12 hour shifts so to crate my dog for that long would just be almost in humane, because of what they provide I'm able to be a pet owner...
Dogs In My Home
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Reviewed in September 2013
Employees are always quick and professional. I get a print out of all routine car care items specific to my make and model each time I go there. They keep records of my maintenance and give me information to keep my car in good repair. Always clean, quick and professional.
JIFFY LUBE
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Reviewed in September 2013
Joe has the best shop around. He never fails to make me realize that there is still great honest mechanics out there. I frequent his shop often for tire repairs, small mechanical repairs and maintenance. His price is often so low I feel the need to tip him. You will not find a more honest,...
SKORNIA'S AUTO REPAIR
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Reviewed in June 2013
Dr. Smith examined this very little sick puppy. Because placing Cooper at the hospital was not a financial option, Dr. Smith provided me with all the things needed to take care of Cooper at home. He (or someone from his office) called our home regularly to check on Cooper. Dr. Smith was very...
MT HERMON ANIMAL CLINIC
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Reviewed in November 2012
I had a cat who was in a fight. His tail was badly damaged and needed amputated. Dr. Jones provided excellent care for my cat and for my wallet. He and his staff did everything to make this as easy as possible. They invited us back twice a week to change the bandage and check the healing...
Pacific Animal Hospital
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Reviewed in September 2010
Bryan is the moleman. He came on time and explained how moles work. He checked our whole lawn and put in traps. Within two days he had already caught two moles. He came back twice a week for three weeks and caught more moles. He was very courteous. After a month and no more moles, he picked...
HomeTeam Pest Defense
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Reviewed in July 2005
THIS COMPANY WAS RECOMMENDED TO ME BY MY SISTER. THEY WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND DID A GREAT JOB. THEY DID NOT TARE UP THE LAWN ANYMORE THAN NEEDED. THEY SHOWED UP ON TIME AND DID A GOOD JOB.
Septic Services, Inc
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Lawn Care questions, answered by experts

Carpetgrass is distinguishable by its pale green to yellowish color and coarse appearance that grows well under shady conditions in poor and compact soils. If it grows uncontrolled, it tends to develop a hairy seedhead, giving patches of grass a messy appearance. If carpetgrass is regularly cut, it looks very similar to centipedegrass and St. Augustine grass, and people may confuse them. Carpetgrass blades are flat and rounded at the tip. Note that the grass only typically grows as a weed in Southern states.

St. Augustine is a hardy grass that’s relatively easy to grow, but it requires regular lawn maintenance to stay healthy. It’s best to keep up with a regular fertilization schedule during the growing season, plus a yearly dethatching to help it properly absorb air and moisture. Watering is also important, so be sure to water it enough to keep the soil moist.

Apply fertilizer in early spring and late summer to promote robust growth through the seasons.

Many experts say anytime before 10 a.m. is a good time to water grass, but this does depend a bit on the climate conditions where you live. For example, if you live in South Florida and it’s already 95 degrees by 7:30 a.m., it may simply be too hot to effectively water your lawn, regardless of what the time is.

If the grass is dead, you cannot bring it back to life. However, you can grow new grass in its place or try the methods mentioned above to revive the grass if it isn’t entirely dead. You can expect St. Augustine grass to come back after moderate droughts, but it will suffer significant nutrient loss after an extended period of drought.

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