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Old 04-28-2024, 06:08 AM
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Saint Augustine grass; aka wimpy grass. Too much water it gets fungus. Too little water it dies. Chinch bugs and grub worms take it out for dinner. It can’t handle traffic. Even can get a virus call Saint Augustine Decline (SAD) for which the cure is rip it out and replace. The only advantage is it grows in the shade.
The Villages has no problems keeping it looking good in the common areas. Wish they would share what they do?