Unhappy with the way your St. Augustine lawn is looking? You’re not alone. St. Augustine sod is the single most popular grass choice for residential and commercial lawns in Palm Beach County, Florida and is even a requirement for some HOAs and cities. Its natural resistance to saltwater and high tolerance against heat and humidity make this warm weather turf grass a perfect choice for South Florida. St. Augustine grass is unsuitable for areas where temperatures are regularly below 55 degrees. Below this temperature your St. Augustine sod grass goes dormant and stops growing. It may even appear to look dead. But as long as the temperature is the only factor in play, it should return once the weather warms up.
There are several primary types of St. Augustine sod grass that include: Floratam, Palmetto, Bitterblue, CitraBlue, ProVista and Seville. If sugarcane mosaic virus is a concern to you, then you should avoid Floratam and put the Bitterblue and Palmetto types at the top of your list for new St. Augustine sod. The State of Florida suggests using Palmetto type St. Augustine sod.
Unfortunately over fertilization, fungi, drought, weeds, chinch bugs and other pests can turn your Palm Beach County St. Augustine sod grass lawn into an unsightly mess. But there is hope.
Rejuvenating Your St. Augustine Grass Lawn
- Have Your Soil Tested First – The only way to properly understand what nutrients are lacking in your soil is to perform a soil test. In South Florida, it is generally recommended to have soil with a neutral pH between 5.5 and 7.0. Soil tests can also detect diseases that can’t be determined by the naked eye
- Have a Soil Amendment Done if Needed – A soil amendment is anything added to your soil to improve its condition, whether it be nutritional content, pH levels or draining ability.
- Dethatch St. Augustine Sod Grass – Dethatching can aid in proper drainage that preventing water from pooling which leads to fungal growth and disease that can be devastating to you St. Augustine lawn. Dethatching can also allow pesticides to get down to where they are most effective at the soil level
- Make Sure Lawn Pests are Not the Problem – Palm Beach County is home to many lawn pests that can damage your St. Augustine grass including chinch bugs. Understanding which pest or pests is making a meal out of your St. Augustine lawn is the first step in determining what action to take.
- Proper Weed Control – Use the correct pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides to control unsightly weeds from overtaking your South Florida St. Augustine lawn.
- Proper Irrigation – Make sure your St. Augustine lawn is receiving the proper amount of irrigation. St. Augustine sod grass is not drought tolerant
The best way to maintain a healthy St. Augustine lawn in Palm Beach County is with regularly scheduled lawn treatment service that includes fertilization, weed control and pest control. Ensure your St. Augustine sod grass is receiving the proper irrigation and lawn maintenance along with these essentials and you should be enjoying a beautiful, lush, green St. Augustine lawn year-round.
Why not leave your lawn treatment problems to the professionals. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your St. Augustine lawn looking great with complete professional lawn fertilization and pest control 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.
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We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.
Lawn Fertilization & Weed Control Service Cost
The cost of professional lawn fertilization and weed control service in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, FL varies by different factors. The size of your property is the main starting point, so knowing how many square feet your lawn is will be very helpful. The type of fertilizer used is also a factor in cost. Liquid fertilizers tend to be more expensive, but also evaporate quickly in the hot Palm Beach County sun. Crystalline fertilizers also add to the budget, but they can be extremely beneficial if your soil has certain nutrient deficiencies.
Bundling services can also save you money. As labor is a big part of the price, why not add a pesticide application while our company is already at your property. Lawn fertilization, weed control and pest control all-in-one is a great way to save money. With our company, you only pay for the applications you need and approve.
The experienced technicians at our Palm Beach County based company can help you decide which lawn fertilizer and weed control service is best for your lawn’s specific needs. We can discuss your options and explain the benefits of fertilizer, weed control and pesticide in one regularly scheduled visit. We want to help keep your West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter lawn and landscaping looking lush, green and weed free.
With our company you get the same, if not better, lawn fertilization and weed control service as the nationally known chains with the experience and customer satisfaction of a locally owned and operated business that has been servicing the Palm Beach County community for decades. All at a price that won’t break your budget.
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.
What Month Should I Fertilize My Lawn in Palm Beach County Florida
What months should I fertilize my lawn is a popular question for our Palm Beach County customers. Unlike most Northern states and even parts of Northern and Central Florida, in South Florida your lawn grows year-round no matter what type of sod you have. St. Augustine, Bahiagrass, Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass all need proper care and each has different irrigation and nutrient needs. Having your soil tested can tell you more precisely what nutrients are missing and needed most. But the single biggest factor when it comes to fertilizing your lawn is to only fertilize when your lawn is actively growing.
The Single Biggest Factor When it Comes to Fertilizing Your Lawn is to Only Fertilize When Your Lawn is Actively Growing
But you also need to make sure you are doing things properly and legally. Fertilizer runoff in many areas is a leading cause of pollution to South Florida’s lakes, rivers and estuaries. If you insist on fertilizing your own lawn, please check with city and municipal ordinances. When in doubt, just ask!
The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program has an app that allows you to enter your location and see the fertilizer ordinances that apply to you.
The highly experienced lawn fertilization and pesticide professionals at our locally owned and operated company can help you decide which fertilizer treatment is best for your Palm Beach County lawn. We can also provide a combination of fertilizer, weed control and pesticide tailored to your lawn’s specific needs in one regularly scheduled visit to keep your West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Jupiter and other Palm Beach County, Florida cities lawn and landscaping looking its best. And best of all, you only pay for the applications you need and approve.
We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn fertilization and pesticide products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.
I Can Fertilize My Own South Florida Lawn, Why Should I Hire a Professional?
Considering fertilizing your own Palm Beach County lawn? It can save you money, but there are many benefits to having a licensed professional do it for you. South Florida’s climate is tough on lawns and proper fertilization, pest control and disease detection are critical in maintaining the density and health of your lawn. Our trained experts understand where to apply spray or granular fertilizer to maximize replenishing the nutrients into your lawn and ornamental landscaping where it will grow stronger roots, and become more resistant to pest and diseases.
The lawn fertilization experts at or company know which fertilizers will deliver the best results for your particular South Florida lawn and the best time to apply them for maximum results. They have years of experience in detecting lawn pest infestations and diseases before they overwhelm your lawn. And they have access to state of the art equipment and spray trucks to make doing the job right easier and faster.
Keep in mind that just because a professional lawn fertilization service is a well-known national company you recognize doesn’t necessarily mean the person that shows up at your house will be an expert. With our locally owned and operated company you get decades of combined experience in the use of proper lawn and landscape fertilizers and pesticides and we stand behind our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Having a beautiful lawn doesn’t just add curb appeal to you Palm Beach County home. Some HOAs and towns will fine you for dead and unsightly sod.
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Best Fertilizer for St. Augustine Grass in South Florida
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.
How Do I Get Rid of Weeds Without Killing St. Augustine Grass?
Weeds are just unwanted plants that are trying to compete for the same nutrients, sunlight and irrigation as your St. Augustine grass lawn is. Controlling weeds without killing your beautiful South Florida lawn is the tricky part. When healthy, St. Augustine grass is by nature very dense which helps push out competing flora species, but as any Palm Beach County lawn owner can testify weeds can and do still spread throughout St. Augustine grass lawns year round.
Yet because St. Augustine grass has a low tolerance for many common herbicides, it is recommended that you try a post-emergent product containing Atrazine to keep unwanted adult weeds in check in your St. Augustine grass lawn. You can safely pull small patches of weeds by hand, but that can become a big job depending on your lawn size and infestation.
Using Pre-Emergent Herbicide Weed Control in St. Augustine Grass Lawns
Pre-emergent herbicides are used on young weeds before the seeds germinate, thus preventing the weeds from growing and multiplying over your St. Augustine lawn. Unfortunately there is no pre-emergent herbicide that works on all types of weeds.
The best way to keep your St. Augustine grass lawn looking its best and weed free is to combine proper fertilization application with a pre-emergent herbicide. This combination will keep the St. Augustine grass dense and leave little room for unwanted vegetation to grow in the first place while preventing new weeds from growing.
Why not leave your weed control problems to a professional. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your lawn looking great with professional lawn fertilization and weed control 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.