St. Augustine Grass Care Calendar
Follow this month-by-month guide to keep your St. Augustine grass healthy and thriving in the southern climate.
| Month | Weekly General Instructions |
|---|---|
| January | Week 1-4: Lawn is dormant. Avoid heavy traffic. Water only if extremely dry. |
| February | Week 1-2: Clean up winter debris. Week 3-4: Apply pre-emergent herbicide for broadleaf weeds. |
| March | Week 1-2: Watch for green-up. Do not scalp St. Augustine. Week 3-4: Check for Large Patch (fungal disease) as temps rise. |
| April | Week 1-4: Mow at 3-4 inches. Apply first fertilization once fully green. |
| May | Week 1-4: Monitor for Chinch Bugs. Water 1 inch per week if rain is lacking. |
| June | Week 1-4: Maintain high mowing height to shade soil. Check irrigation coverage. |
| July | Week 1-4: Watch for Grey Leaf Spot during rainy periods. Avoid midday watering. |
| August | Week 1-4: Continue high mowing. Watch for sod webworms. |
| September | Week 1-2: Apply fall pre-emergent. Week 3-4: Final fertilization with high potassium for winter strength. |
| October | Week 1-4: Reduce watering frequency. Watch for fungal issues as nights cool. |
| November | Week 1-4: Lawn begins dormancy. Keep height high for winter protection. |
| December | Week 1-4: Dormant period. Keep leaves raked to prevent smothering. |