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Originally Posted by RICH1
Why are some Lawns looking sick this year? Seems like many are having to put dirt and extra soil additives on the lawn.. The professional lawn service guy " thinks" it might be the frost but said he honestly didn't know. His exact words were, " I only spray for lawn bugs and drop fertilizer." He must be keeping the Trade Secrets to himself! Any ideas or suggestions...
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A big issue here is the clay sub soil they used when filling and grading the property. If you have tried to dig you'll find it is like digging in semi hard cement. It's great for supporting you home but not for growing grass. Fertilize often in small amounts. Every 8 to 12 weeks instead of once or twice a year and apply pest and chinch bug treatment spring and fall. Adjust your sprinklers to avoid dry spots as that is where chinch bugs and weeds will attack first. I've bee s trying to stay ahead of the things that affect St. Augustin grass for 28 years it is a constant battle good luck.