Brown Patch: The most common disease of St. Augustine grass. It can occur in the late spring; however, it is usually the most active in the fall when conditions are the most favorable. Ideal conditions are cloudy days, excess moisture, 65-70 degrees nighttime temperatures and daytime temperatures in the mid 70’s to mid 80’s and…

Protecting Against Chinch Bugs The best treatment is a preventative treatment of Triazicide granules in late May and again in August. After the granules are spread, be sure and water. Chinch bug damage first appears as a slight yellowing of the St. Augustine like it is dry. Chinch bugs feed on the plant juices and…

When should I fertilize? When you receive grass from All Natural Stone & Grass it is pre fertilized, meaning, you do NOT need to fertilize for at least the first 4 weeks. You can add a root stimulator if you desire. The best time to fertilize a Southern lawn is just after Spring green-up and…

How much sod do I need for my yard? Feel free to ask one of our associates for assistance or here is a helpful equation: Length X width ÷ 9 = yards                   EXAMPLE:   12 X 12 ÷ 9 = 16 yards How do I prepare my yard for installing sod? For the best…

Homeowners, armed with a weather forecast predicting severe drought can take proper preparations that can greatly improve the chances of their home lawn surviving, even with very limited water. The Lawn Institute in suburban Chicago has assembled the following tips to manage turf during a drought Reduce or eliminate nitrogen fertilizer because at this time…

I’ve just installed a new lawn. How much should I water it? Give your new lawn at least 1 inch of water within the first 30 minutes of installation. Water daily or more often, keeping the sod moist until it is firmly rooted, about 2 weeks. This allows the root system to become firmly established.…