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Originally Posted by Coop63
Our new pre-owned home has Floratam sod that needs some TLC. I have a landscape guy coming next week to lay down some new top soil and seed. Once we move in, plan to take care of the lawn myself. Coming from the North where we put down crabgrass preventer in mid April and weed-n-feed on the warm weather holidays (Memorial day, 4th of July and Labor day), aeriate and plant seed in the fall. I presume there is a general rule of thumb for central Florida?
We backup to a pond with the Village easement around to edge. Are there any environmental restrictions using weed-n-feed?
Irrigation system is set to 4 days a week, 15 minutes at 4am. I see the Village recommendation sticker on the panel, not sure if anyone follows that based on what I am reading. I know with new seed, watering should be more often. After that wondering if schedule should be set to less frequent, longer ?
Also read that it should be cut about 3-4". That seems high given that the grass blades are broad and tend to lay down.
I value the feedback on this forum, and know I will get some great responses. Thanks in advance
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Floratam is ST. Augustine, which, in my option, is a weed. Horrible to cut and walk on. Cinch bug issue as well. You are wasting your money if you think you can care for it like you did up North. Hie a lawn service and someone to cut it.