Q: What type of eco-friendly fertilizer do you recommend for St. Augustine? I have heard that "weed-and-feed" is not a good idea. I have a weird vine-type weed in my lawn that's the same height as the ...

Q: In a recent column you mentioned that St. Augustine shouldn’t be fertilized between mid-June and early September due to the possibility of gray leaf spot causing the grass to turn yellow. I had ...

The best time for fall fertilizing depends on the type of grass you have. Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass have the most active growth during fall, so ...

Question: We would like to grow a St. Augustine lawn from seed. Is the seed available locally? Answer: Many gardeners would like to skip the work of sodding or plugging, but it is not possible with St ...

Fall is the perfect time to fertilize your lawn. In many regions, autumn is when abundant rainfall and cool weather inspire your lawn to redirect its energy to root development, rather than grass ...

Home owners who haven’t applied a spring fertilizer to St. Augustine grass lawns may wish to do so soon. Too many people feel the urge to fertilize on the first warm day of spring. That’s much too ...

Q: I worked hard to keep my St. Augustine alive this summer, but now there're yellow patches among the green areas. What fertilizer should I apply to remedy this? — D.U., Houston A: Perhaps the ...

QUESTION: I live on the North Shore and have St. Augustine grass. I want to dethatch, aerate, weed and feed and add river sand to raise the low spots. In what order should I try to do these things? -- ...

Key Points Fall fertilizing strengthens roots and helps grass store nutrients for a healthy spring.Test your soil, pick the right fertilizer, and apply it carefully to avoid damage.Feeding in fall ...

As the temperatures get warmer in the Lowcountry and April turns into May, many homeowners turn their attention to lawn care. The temptation to use a fertilizer or a weed-and-seed product in early- to ...

QUESTION: I have St. Augustine grass, and before the recent rains, it was really green and healthy. Recently, it looks a little stressed with light green and yellowing patches appearing sporadically.