Proper fertilization of your Palm Beach County St. Augustine grass is essential for healthy growth and strength. Fertilizer replenishes essential nutrients in your soil including: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which is what the NPK numbers represent on the label. These nutrients are your lawn’s food and ensure strong root growth, leading to a thicker and stronger lawn more resistant to disease and drought. It also helps prevent weed growth by reducing bald spots where weeds can gain a foothold.
St. Augustine grass has different nutrient requirements than other grasses. In addition to the proper NPK levels it may be recommended that calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc and sulfur could also be beneficial for strong root growth. St. Augustine sod grass also does well with slow-release fertilizers which give out a steady supply of nutrients over time. But the best fertilizer for St. Augustine grass in South Florida will vary depending on your soils nutrient levels, so a soil test is needed to determine specific fertilization needs.
A Soil Test is the Single Best Way to Determine What Nutrients Your Soil is Rich With and Which Ones are Lacking
And make sure the lawn fertilizer you choose has 2% or less phosphorus content or you will be out of compliance with Florida law.
There are also many different organic fertilizer options for St. Augustine sod grasses that may work well depending on your lawn’s nutrient needs. Fish emulsion is an organic fertilizer option made from fish waste that is is rich in nitrogen, but many people find the smell of fish emulsion products not to their liking. And even with organic fertilizer options you still should have a soil test. If it already contains high levels of nitrogen, applying too much fish emulsion can cause nitrogen “burn” just like non-organic fertilizers.
Why not leave your St. Augustine lawn fertilization to a professional. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington or Jupiter, Florida lawn looking great with professional lawn fertilization service. We have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for decades and have the experience to get the job done right.
We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn fertilization and weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.
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