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April St. Augustinegrass Program
1. Maintain your mowing height at 2.5 inches with a frequency of once per week. A good rule of thumb is to never take off more than 1/3 of the leaf blade per mowing. Leave the clippings in the turf—it’s a good source of nutrients.
2. Maintain adequate soil moisture by irrigating deep (6 to 8 inches) and infrequent. You should always check the soil moisture prior to irrigation with a soil probe or screwdriver. After you irrigate, check the moisture again to see just how deep the moisture penetrated.
3. After you have mowed three times, it is time to consider fertilization. Based on the soil analysis taken in January, apply the proper fertilizer evenly throughout your lawn. Do not apply more than 1.0 pound of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet with a quick release fertilizer; do not apply more than 1.5 to 2.0 pounds of actual nitrogen with a slow release fertilizer. Apply the total amount of fertilizer needed in two directions to ensure even distribution. Irrigate your lawn immediately after you fertilize. CAUTION: Do not apply fertilizer to your lawn when the leaves are wet (dew, rain, irrigation, etc.).
April Tall Fescue Program
1. Maintain your mowing height at 2 inches with a frequency of at least once per week. A good rule of thumb is to never take off more than 1/3 of the leaf blade per mowing. Leave the clippings in the turf—it’s a good source of nutrients.
2. Maintain adequate soil moisture by irrigating deep (6 to 8 inches) and infrequent. You should always check the soil moisture prior to irrigation with a soil probe or screwdriver. After you irrigate, check the moisture again to see just how deep the moisture penetrated.
3. Begin applications of post-emergent herbicides on annual and perennial warm season weeds when they are immature and actively growing. Annual weeds will germinate from seed each year while perennials come back from their root system. Always read the labels on the herbicides carefully—some herbicides may cause damage to your turf because your lawn grass may not be tolerant of that herbicide—it should state this information on the label. Be careful when applying herbicides around trees and shrubs as well.
April Common Bermudagrass Program
1. Maintain your mowing height at 1.25 inches with a frequency of at least once per week. A good rule of thumb is to never take off more than 1/3 of the leaf blade per mowing. Leave the clippings in the turf—it’s a good source of nutrients.
2. Maintain adequate soil moisture by irrigating deep (6 to 8 inches) and infrequent. You should always check the soil moisture prior to irrigation with a soil probe or screwdriver. After you irrigate, check the moisture again to see just how deep the moisture penetrated.
3. After you have mowed three times, it is time to consider fertilization. Based on the soil analysis taken in January, apply the proper fertilizer evenly throughout your lawn. Do not apply less than 0.75 pound or more than 1.0 pound of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet with a quick release fertilizer; do not apply less than 1.0 pound or more than 1.5 pounds of actual nitrogen with a slow release fertilizer. Apply the total amount of fertilizer needed in two directions to ensure even distribution. Irrigate your lawn immediately after you fertilize. CAUTION: Do not apply fertilizer to your lawn when the leaves are wet (dew, rain, irrigation, etc.).
4. Begin applications of post-emergent herbicides on annual and perennial weeds when they are immature and actively growing. Annual weeds will germinate from seed each year while perennials come back from their root system. Always read the labels on the herbicides carefully—some herbicides may cause damage to your turf because your lawn grass may not be tolerant of that herbicide—it should state this information on the label (i.e. MSMA herbicide will cause damage to St. Augustinegrass but will not damage bermudagrass or zoysiagrass if applied properly). Be careful when applying herbicides around trees and shrubs as well.
April Zoysiagrass Program
1. Maintain your mowing height at 1.25 inches with a frequency of at least once per week. A good rule of thumb is to never take off more than 1/3 of the leaf blade per mowing. Leave the clippings in the turf—it’s a good source of nutrients.
2. Maintain adequate soil moisture by irrigating deep (6 to 8 inches) and infrequent. You should always check the soil moisture prior to irrigation with a soil probe or screwdriver. After you irrigate, check the moisture again to see just how deep the moisture penetrated.
3. After you have mowed three times, it is time to consider fertilization. Based on the soil analysis taken in January, apply the proper fertilizer evenly throughout your lawn. Do not apply less than 0.75 pound or more than 1.0 pound of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet with a quick release fertilizer; do not apply less than 1.0 pound or more than 1.5 pounds of actual nitrogen with a slow release fertilizer. Apply the total amount of fertilizer needed in two directions to ensure even distribution. Irrigate your lawn immediately after you fertilize. CAUTION: Do not apply fertilizer to your lawn when the leaves are wet (dew, rain, irrigation, etc.).
4. Begin applications of post-emergent herbicides on annual and perennial weeds when they are immature and actively growing. Annual weeds will germinate from seed each year while perennials come back from their root system. Always read the labels on the herbicides carefully—some herbicides may cause damage to your turf because your lawn grass may not be tolerant of that herbicide—it should state this information on the label (i.e. MSMA herbicide will cause damage to St. Augustinegrass but will not damage bermudagrass or zoysiagrass if applied properly). Be careful when applying herbicides around trees and shrubs as well.
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