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Originally Posted by KsJayhawkers
This is horrible information put out by Deans. According to Yilin Zhuang the turf south of 44 is ProVista St. Augustine. ProVista needs a maximum of 3/4 of an inch of water once a week and no more. It should only be fertilized twice a year, once in the spring, and once in the fall. Any deviation from these recommendations have a high likelihood of developing ’Root Rot’. The Florida extension office put on a very informative seminar in March that was all about Provista St Augustine grass. Here is the doctors information if you would like to verify. Yilin Zhuang, Ph.D. | Water Resources Regional Specialized Agent
UF/IFAS Extension Central District
UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center
2725 S. Binion Road, Apopka, FL 32703-8504
Office: 407-410-6901 | Cell: 352-559-9362 | Fax: 407-814-6186
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Found out long ago to rely on the UF Extension services information rather than from neighbors, the guy at the store's garden department, or especially from lawn "services". Extension agent once told us in a class session for new residents (attendees were ask to each bring sample from their lawns) that they (UF) have tried in vane to get lawn "services" to have employees attend their free trainings on grass types, ideal conditions, and especially how to prevent spreading turf diseases as they go from one yard to another. Seems few ever take advantage. So, people might consider relying on the extension agents for the most accurate information.