Affiliate links for equipment and products I recommend are in the description. Please consider using my links to help support the channel. The Andersons 16 4 8 with humic acid and micronutrients amzn.to/3wztf5L The Andersons 24 0 11 amzn.to/3uTHaDc The Andersons 16 0 8 with humic acid amzn.to/4bSotAB Lescos 24 2 11 amzn.to/3ImjkDi Lesco 24 0 11 amzn.to/3wxqQbE
Jan potassium, preemergent, mar fertilizer 20-2-11, may humid acid, milorgonite, July humid acid, milorgonite, sept fertilizer 20-2-11, premergent, nov potassium milorgonite
Hello Chad, I am a newcomer to Florida {South}, I am overwhelmed by the difference between St, Augustine grass and the lawn I have been taking care of Tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, (cool climate grass). I watch your video "best lawn Program for St. Augustine" and found it to be most informative, but I still, need a lot more knowledge to maintain a St. Augustine lawn, I thank you for your video and all the info in it, I will be watching other videos of yours to learn more on St. Augustine lawns and how to get the best results.
South florida Rd1 End Jan- use potassium pre emergent Rd 2- End of March/April use Spring Fertilizer (slow release blend) 20-2-11 (20 is the highest, its ok to use 0 for second number) Rd 3 and 4- Heavy micronutrient use Ironite or milorganite with humic acid apply may and july Rd 5 - Apply 20- 2 - 11 and pre emergent in October Rd 6 - Use Ironmite apply in November
Thank you so so much. I just spread the fungicide and have ordered Avenue South, after fertilizing the weeds are Baaaad. But at least I see beautiful st augustine runners in the new sod area, it's thriving. Lol but Ive got huge holes from my ripping the weeds out.
You are welcome. Watch my video on how to fill thin and bare areas for the holes. Avenue south is a great broadleaf herbicide and will help get those weeds under control. Good buy. Thanks for the comment and support!!! 👍
Hi Chad. I live in Tampa and have problems in my St. Augustine lawn this summer: gray leaf spot, weeds, and empty patches as result of the fungus. I initially thought the fungus was lack of water and increased irrigation, which after watching your videos, I learned that my action made my problem worse. Thank you for the education. Right now, I'm ready to tackle the problems but need advice on sequencing of products. My plan is: 1. Apply fungicide group 11 across the lawn 2. After 14 days, apply an alternate fungicide (group 1) 3. After 14 days, apply again the fungicide group 11 4. After 14 days, apply again the fungicide group 1 5. Wait 14 days, and apply post-emergent herbicide in the trouble spots (at this point, it will be almost mid-November) 6. Wait 7 days, and fertilize the lawn 7. Wait 7 days, and apply micronutrients 8. Wait 7 days, and apply a pre-emergent for Winter (at this point, it will be mid-December) During this process, I will mow high (4 inches), always bagging the clips. I wanted your advice to confirm I'm on the right path, products sequence and time with this strategy. Would you share if you recommend a different approach? Thank you!
I like the plan. If your fungicide works after the first two, there is no need to do more treatments. As long as the fungus is gone. Your weed control and fertilization program is great.
Thank you, Chad. Glad to hear of your confirmation. My grass care program is great only thanks to you, since I learned through your excellent videos. THANK YOU!
Amazing Chad. After failing with Sunday program, I look up to you. What if we are starting in the middle or end of summer. My lawn has weeds and competing with st Augustine. Should I still follow the program and hope to control by next season?
Hi Chad. I communicated with you about a year ago. I sent pics of my disaster and you gave me some good pointers and encouragement. Things were looking better until recently. I ended up with a problem with Bermuda invasion in my St Augustine grass in Central Florida. A new house was built next door about 2 yrs ago. I have a lawn service, but they didn't alert me to the 'invasion' and I didn't know what it was until it got pretty out of control on that side of the house. I've been in the process of 'healing' my lawn for the last 2 years, so it wasn't in great shape to begin with on that side of the house. Anyway, I'm killing off that side of the lawn with glysophate and am replacing it with St Augustine Provista. I also have 2 other areas I'm resodding. The sod will be planted by mid-Aug. The fellow that's laying the sod says I don't really need to add anything to the soil-just kill off that side of the yard and till it. I purchased a liquid soil activator product that is .50% magnesium, .10% iron and .05% zinc. Do you think it's a good idea to use this as a soil prep or use it after the sod is put down? If so who long after? Or not at all? Once the sod is put down, how long before I treat it-weed/feed, etc. It looks like the Sunniland professional 16-0-8 might be a good product for me to use. What do you think? Thanks for all your help. I love your videos. I'm about to cancel the lawn service (I cut and trim myself, anyway. They were only for weed and feed, which obviously failed to some extent.) I'm a little nervous but hope to implement your calendar in the new year. Just need to get to January without any more disasters, especially regarding my new sod🙂
Glad to hear the lawn was coming along. You are 5aking the right steps. I always advice adding soil but it's not must. I would use the nutrients 30 days after the sod is down. You are the right path keep it up.
Great Content. Straight to the point!. I live in the central Florida region and laid out my St Augustine in June . I am 4 months In and I am noticing the turf is starting to look gray and weak. What would you recommend I should apply. I haven’t used any products on it but I want to prepare it for the coming winter. Thank you again
I am in Fernandina Beach. St Augustine and currently I have a mix of brown and green grass . I tried two different companies for lawn care in the 6 years I have lived here but my grass was never as green as my neighbors. I fired them and tried Scotts Max and it really provided green thick grass. After watching your videos I assume I should not use it. I need to find a good emergent and look for a different fertilizer.
I wouldn't recommend using it, but excessive use is the major issue. That should be one time a year max in the spring. Dimension is a great pre emergent.
Would you recommend a liquid pre-emergent or granular? I am new to the area and have only used Scotts weed and feed in April and Oct but I still see weeds throughout the year even after using that.
I’m St Aug area and I put a 20-0-6 + a preventative down in Mid February. It was looking great, but like you said they were a couple cold days and I’m noticing some of the grass is not looking as good and I’m starting to get a little bit more weeds. Should I apply another round of 20-0-6 but maybe go light? Thanks
Love the contributions my good sir. Looking forward to seeing the next video. Hello from Ellenton. Looking forward to a video on lime to increase pH. I am going to put a dose around my four large oak trees as I have read that they can make the soil acidic and impact the growth of your SA.
Oak trees are lawn killers. The leafs are very acidic. Do you have a PH meter? It would be good to add a little then check the PH to not over do it. Also make sure the trees are trimmed up well to get as much sunlight as possible in there. Thanks for the comment and support 👍
You can find it online. Some hardware stores sell it. We have a local place that sells to homeowners called site one. Something like that would have it.
Chad-- having a hard time figuring out best potassium to use. Im close to ur hood. Fernandina beach. Granular would be best. Im a beginner n very intimidated. Pls n thank you sir!!
Yes, granular potassium, or you might see it called potash is best. Potassium is very forgiving and easy to use. So don't be so worried about messing it up.
Very helpful information for me as lawncare is something new to me! Can you please explain what the 20-2-11 is? Also once I have treated for chinch bugs how long should I wait to replace my sod? I don think it is going to grow back.
Hi Chad, I am a single disabled female having to finance someone to do my lawn; therefore, I want to do it right! I love the way you have broken everything down it is very understandable. However, I live in Texas. Can you direct me with how and when to apply the lawn program for my yard? I have downloaded my calendar and have sectioned into 6 areas as you have shown in the video here. I have new St. Augustine sod that was planted about 2 months ago and it is doing wonderful; however, I see some of the old grass (Bermuda) trying to creep through and take over. I fertilized with Sunniland about a month ago. Do I need to put down some Scotts turf builder weed and feed? Thanks in advance for your guidance and support - Sharon
Hi chad .. am in St Augustine Florida, I accidentally scalped ( cut too low ) my lawn n now it looks like it’s sad n getting yellow n dry.. also I see fungus growth n few patches of mushrooms. What is the best I can do to help it grow back. It’s august now n pretty hot here with occasional rains.
Excessive water to help it recover. No fertilizer. Just need to let it recover. Will probably need to apply a fungicide. You will have fungus from all the extra clippings.
Chad, I just love this video. I moved from North Carolina to Texas and have St Augustine and I missed the spring pre-emergence application UGH! I did purchase Dimension, and its a pre-emergent, and it was so expensive I am reading if you miss the pre-emergent then it is too late to use something like this. Should I wait till the fall, or use it next year?
You can. It will give you a black/ light green color if you overly apply iron. It depends because different products have different % of iron. I always recommend following the instructions on the bag or bottle to see how much to apply.
Great info! What about the summer ban on any nitrogen fertilizers as they add to the red tide problem... Put down a ton of milo on memorial day and waiting until Oct 1st before the next application ..west central fl here.
We do not have that here. But the you will have to adjust your spring and fall applications. You dont need to add N in the summer. What are the blackout dates?
Hello from Tampa, and thank you for all the info! Can you recommend a spring fertilizer, 20-2-11? I bought Milogranite 6-4-0, but after watching your video, I'm thinking that I need something different for the spring
The miliorgnite is great to spoon food in the summer. Check out the sunniland line of products. From the feedback I get people are saying they have the closest to what I recommend.
My grass was installed about two months ago, should I start with the middle of the year regiment? Or do I start with the January regiment on the grass doesn’t seem to be growing much and it’s only been cut once we’re getting quite a bit of rain.
Love this. We currently live in a spot with fertilizer bans during the summer months. How do you modify your plan for ban season? Also, this year we have to thatch and plug the yard. Would we fertilize after we do this or is there a certain period we should wait so we don’t stress the grass too much?
we have fertilizer bans in Pinellas and Hillsbrough county June-Sept due to heavy rain they don’t want all the fertilizer washed away into the waterways
You will want to use the Nitergeon in the spring, then spoon feed through summer. Micronutrients and humic acid through the summer. Humic acid will make a huge difference.
can I add a fungus spread mixed in with the pre-emergent or other fertilizers in rounds 1, 2 and 6 to assist in prevention? I get bad fungus twice a year.
Awesome videos. Quick question. Missed micro-nutrients and iron according to your schedule. Do I, or can I, catch up? Specs: I'm in Bradenton. New St. Augustine sod since April. Grass is browning. I've twice used the 16-0-10 you recommended, but that's all. Watering schedule is good, 1/2" - 3/4" three times per week. Thank you. No lawn care guys here with your expertise and knowledge. Sorely wish you were to take care of our grass.
Thanks for the question. No need to catch up or make up. Just make sure you are doing what's right for this time of year and do it right next year. That is a good spring and fall fertilizer to use and that is a great watering shedule. We are working on and very close to having the products we use in our customers lawn available to buy with how to videos on them. Thanks for the comment and support 👍
@@bettercallchadd looking forward to seeing the products in your store! Sometimes it's hard to find even on Amazon! Or you accidentally miss the part where Chad said "make sure it's slow release"...
Not sure because I have never been to Dallas. But we get about maybe 1 freeze and 4 to 8 frost in the winter. Not sure how cold it gets in Dallas. Thanks for the comment and support 👍
Hi Chad, I applied a 4-0-5 fertilizer that the garden center said would be good for my st Augustine grass, but seeing your video I’m thinking the first and last numbers should be higher for better growth. I do see some growth in the lawn but I’m thinking it needs more. Some areas are light brown and some weeds. Should I apply a 20-2-11 over top of the 4-0-5 ? Thank you for any help 🙏
That is not nearly enough for the spring time. That would be a good summer feed. A nice light feed in the summer time is good. But in the spring you want to wake the grass up. As long as it's been 3 weeks since the 4 0 5 go ahead and the 20 2 11.
I just spread some milorganite yesterday (April, central Fl). After seeing this I should’ve went higher like you said with like a 20-2-11. Can I add it on top of the milogranite?
Great info as always. 👍👍 im new to this lawn nuttery thing. I just ressoded my whole house 5 months ago. Someone i know advised me no to apply pre emergent for a whole year after sodding. Your thoughts on that? Thanks for the video keep up the great work u do
Thanks for the comment!! Welcome the lawn obsession. If it takes really well and is full established 6 months should be fine. But if you thin and struggling areas I do recommend to wait.
Hi, I'm in Jacksonville and my lawn is st.augustine, had my house built 2 years ago and my back lawn never really grew..it's probably an inch high, I've only used scotts turf builder and last year there 3x fertilizer ...it's greenish brown the front is thick and green and the sides are similar with hints of brown...what would you recommend to use?
Yes bad and compacted soil. Very common in new builds. You need to aerate and top dress the lawn. Atleast areate. Please check out some of my other videos. I adress this issue in many times in some of my other videos. Thanks for reaching out.
Chad, I am desperate. My lawn is covered with crabgrass to the point I can barely see my St. Augustine. They come out of nowhere. I'm afraid if I fertilize, they will keep growing. What do you recommend?
Please check out my crabgrass video. Definitely do not fertilize. You can send me pictures to turforganics904@gmail.com and I can tell if you are at the point of no return. Thanks for the comment and support.
Hi Chad, I live in Jax and appreciate the video. I plan on implementing the broad program you've outlined. I have a few questions though. In the first application of Potassium and Pre-emergent, should the Potassium be applied in late Jan and Pre-emergent in late Feb? What are the macros for the 1st application? Should Nitrogen and Phosphorous be zero and how high of a Potassium # can I go? Thanks again..
Yes for when the potassium and pre emergent should be applied. Yes no Nitergeon or phosphorous for the first application. The only macro should be potassium. Feel free though to add micros. Micros are good year around.
Update,.. I found it.. The N-P-K analysis for Milorganite, for example, is 6-4-0: 6% nitrogen; 4% phosphorus; and, 0% potassium, indicating there is less than 1% potassium.
@R G Only really 2 types of pre-emergent chemical Make-up available for turf grass, either prodiamine or dithiopyr, their either available as a WDG (water dispersive granule, something you’d use a backpack sprayer to apply) or as a granular product usually attached to some sort of K (potassium) granule.
Nate is on point. The timing and good coverage is most important. For a homeowner I also recommend granular. You can find fertilizer with pre emergent in it as well. Hope this helps!!!
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Perfect!!!🤙👍
Thanks for the comment and support!!!
What is a good fertilizer brand for potassium
@@iu.5146 I’m wondering the same thing. Hopefully the local big box has something good. If not, I’d love a recommendation
OMG this is great channel for new homeowner like me, great video. Thank you so much.
Thank you. I appreciate the support. I'm glad you fonf these vidoes helpful.
Great video in assisting my St. Auggie grass. Keep up the intense work. Hooya...!
Thank you. I appreciate the support!!
I need a calendar like this for North Texas!!!
GREAT video! The calendar is very helpful.
I'm glad I could help. Thank you for the support.
Good way to start if you know nothing like me
Hello Chad, I am a newcomer to Florida {South}, I am overwhelmed by the difference between St, Augustine grass and the lawn I have been taking care of Tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, (cool climate grass). I watch your video "best lawn Program for St. Augustine" and found it to be most informative, but I still, need a lot more knowledge to maintain a St. Augustine lawn, I thank you for your video and all the info in it, I will be watching other videos of yours to learn more on St. Augustine lawns and how to get the best results.
Thanks for the comment. You can email me and join my livestreams on Wednesday to know. Be patient it'd a totally different ball game.
This was awesome. And like also it’s straight to the point. Thank you
Thank you. That is my goal when making these vidoes. Thank yoi for the kind words and support!!👍🤙
Amazing !!! The most informative video. Thanks from Jax. Fl.
I'm glad I could help. Thanks for the comment.
South florida
Rd1 End Jan- use potassium pre emergent
Rd 2- End of March/April use Spring Fertilizer (slow release blend) 20-2-11 (20 is the highest, its ok to use 0 for second number)
Rd 3 and 4- Heavy micronutrient use Ironite or milorganite with humic acid apply may and july
Rd 5 - Apply 20- 2 - 11 and pre emergent in October
Rd 6 - Use Ironmite apply in November
Bammmmm!!!!!! That's it!!!
@@bettercallchadd For the end of January Potassium, is a 0-0-62 good if your in south florida?
Thank you so so much. I just spread the fungicide and have ordered Avenue South, after fertilizing the weeds are Baaaad. But at least I see beautiful st augustine runners in the new sod area, it's thriving. Lol but Ive got huge holes from my ripping the weeds out.
You are welcome. Watch my video on how to fill thin and bare areas for the holes.
Avenue south is a great broadleaf herbicide and will help get those weeds under control. Good buy.
Thanks for the comment and support!!! 👍
all signal, great work !!! top three UA-cam lawn expert right here
Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate the support and positive comment!!👍🤙
Hi Chad. I live in Tampa and have problems in my St. Augustine lawn this summer: gray leaf spot, weeds, and empty patches as result of the fungus. I initially thought the fungus was lack of water and increased irrigation, which after watching your videos, I learned that my action made my problem worse. Thank you for the education. Right now, I'm ready to tackle the problems but need advice on sequencing of products. My plan is:
1. Apply fungicide group 11 across the lawn
2. After 14 days, apply an alternate fungicide (group 1)
3. After 14 days, apply again the fungicide group 11
4. After 14 days, apply again the fungicide group 1
5. Wait 14 days, and apply post-emergent herbicide in the trouble spots (at this point, it will be almost mid-November)
6. Wait 7 days, and fertilize the lawn
7. Wait 7 days, and apply micronutrients
8. Wait 7 days, and apply a pre-emergent for Winter (at this point, it will be mid-December)
During this process, I will mow high (4 inches), always bagging the clips.
I wanted your advice to confirm I'm on the right path, products sequence and time with this strategy. Would you share if you recommend a different approach? Thank you!
I like the plan. If your fungicide works after the first two, there is no need to do more treatments. As long as the fungus is gone. Your weed control and fertilization program is great.
Thank you, Chad. Glad to hear of your confirmation.
My grass care program is great only thanks to you, since I learned through your excellent videos. THANK YOU!
Great content! I'm going to go get that fertilizer now! Perfect timing for N Florida
Thank you. It absolutely is!!
Great information as usual sir. Thanks again!
Thank you Robbie. I appreciate the continued support!!👍🤙
Amazing Chad. After failing with Sunday program, I look up to you. What if we are starting in the middle or end of summer. My lawn has weeds and competing with st Augustine. Should I still follow the program and hope to control by next season?
Thanks for the video Chad. 👍🏼
No problem Nate. Thank you for the continued support 👍🤙
Thanks for the information.
No problem!!
Thank you for this breakdown, very helpful.
Love your channel and how you break down all this information! How long should you wait between fertilizing and applying the pre emergent?
Thank you. I appreciate the support. You can do them after another. There is no need to wait.
Hi Chad. I communicated with you about a year ago. I sent pics of my disaster and you gave me some good pointers and encouragement. Things were looking better until recently. I ended up with a problem with Bermuda invasion in my St Augustine grass in Central Florida. A new house was built next door about 2 yrs ago. I have a lawn service, but they didn't alert me to the 'invasion' and I didn't know what it was until it got pretty out of control on that side of the house. I've been in the process of 'healing' my lawn for the last 2 years, so it wasn't in great shape to begin with on that side of the house. Anyway, I'm killing off that side of the lawn with glysophate and am replacing it with St Augustine Provista. I also have 2 other areas I'm resodding. The sod will be planted by mid-Aug. The fellow that's laying the sod says I don't really need to add anything to the soil-just kill off that side of the yard and till it. I purchased a liquid soil activator product that is .50% magnesium, .10% iron and .05% zinc. Do you think it's a good idea to use this as a soil prep or use it after the sod is put down? If so who long after? Or not at all? Once the sod is put down, how long before I treat it-weed/feed, etc. It looks like the Sunniland professional 16-0-8 might be a good product for me to use. What do you think?
Thanks for all your help. I love your videos. I'm about to cancel the lawn service (I cut and trim myself, anyway. They were only for weed and feed, which obviously failed to some extent.) I'm a little nervous but hope to implement your calendar in the new year. Just need to get to January without any more disasters, especially regarding my new sod🙂
Glad to hear the lawn was coming along. You are 5aking the right steps. I always advice adding soil but it's not must. I would use the nutrients 30 days after the sod is down. You are the right path keep it up.
Great Content. Straight to the point!.
I live in the central Florida region and laid out my St Augustine in June .
I am 4 months In and I am noticing the turf is starting to look gray and weak.
What would you recommend I should apply. I haven’t used any products on it but I want to prepare it for the coming winter. Thank you again
Send me a email to turforganics904@gmail.com
I will send a free PDF of exactly what to do in the winter!!!
I am in Fernandina Beach. St Augustine and currently I have a mix of brown and green grass . I tried two different companies for lawn care in the 6 years I have lived here but my grass was never as green as my neighbors. I fired them and tried Scotts Max and it really provided green thick grass. After watching your videos I assume I should not use it. I need to find a good emergent and look for a different fertilizer.
I wouldn't recommend using it, but excessive use is the major issue. That should be one time a year max in the spring. Dimension is a great pre emergent.
Sunniland has good fertilizer blends.
Thanks Chadd, so glad I found your site. I have watched about 10 of your videos this morning.
@@MisterDavidH I'm glad I could help.
Great video
Thank you. Glad it helped!!!
Would you recommend a liquid pre-emergent or granular? I am new to the area and have only used Scotts weed and feed in April and Oct but I still see weeds throughout the year even after using that.
Great video!! Learnt a lot!!
Great info and specific as needed. Thanks for posting!
What do you recommend for pre-emergant for St. Augustine grass?
I’m St Aug area and I put a 20-0-6 + a preventative down in Mid February. It was looking great, but like you said they were a couple cold days and I’m noticing some of the grass is not looking as good and I’m starting to get a little bit more weeds. Should I apply another round of 20-0-6 but maybe go light?
Thanks
Yes, go lighter and do it in mid-April.
Love the contributions my good sir. Looking forward to seeing the next video. Hello from Ellenton. Looking forward to a video on lime to increase pH. I am going to put a dose around my four large oak trees as I have read that they can make the soil acidic and impact the growth of your SA.
Oak trees are lawn killers. The leafs are very acidic. Do you have a PH meter? It would be good to add a little then check the PH to not over do it. Also make sure the trees are trimmed up well to get as much sunlight as possible in there.
Thanks for the comment and support 👍
Can you recommend a good pre-emergent
Great channel. Quick question, how/where is the Potassium sold? I am a little confused with this part. Thanks
You can find it online. Some hardware stores sell it. We have a local place that sells to homeowners called site one. Something like that would have it.
Thanks for the reply. So I looked online and it says the best one to buy is the Sulfate of Potash (0-0-50). Is this correct? Thanks.
@@Rachel-s1t yess!! That's it!!
@@bettercallchadd thanks!
Chad-- having a hard time figuring out best potassium to use. Im close to ur hood. Fernandina beach. Granular would be best. Im a beginner n very intimidated. Pls n thank you sir!!
Yes, granular potassium, or you might see it called potash is best. Potassium is very forgiving and easy to use. So don't be so worried about messing it up.
How about for south East San Antonio area. Thank you
Do you know what temperature zone you are in?
@@bettercallchadd no, I’m here in Floresville, Tx Thank you 🙏🏼
@jrrj-vf4jb you around 8b and 9a, which is the same as Jacksonville FL, which is what I based this video on. You can follow this schedule!!
Thank you for this question and answer! I’m in North San Antonio.
Thanks Chadd
No problem!! Happy to help.
Great video!! Wow thanks
You are welcome!! Thank you for the support!! 👍
What about dethatching St.Augustine grass? When to do it?
Do not de thatch St.augustine grass. It will destroy the lawn.
Do you just put one round of Milogranite during 3 and 4? When should I dethach a St. Augustine lawn?
Yes. But yoi can.use milorganite every 30 to 44 days if needed. You can't detach St.augustine grass.
I'm in Tampa, FL, and I'm looking to Kickstart my st augustine grass. Where should I start?
It's tough to say without much information. Most important is the watering. Make sure the watering is right, then learn about applying fertilizers.
Can I print out this plan somewhere?
Very helpful information for me as lawncare is something new to me! Can you please explain what the 20-2-11 is? Also once I have treated for chinch bugs how long should I wait to replace my sod? I don think it is going to grow back.
Nice I learned a lot!
Thanks Julio. Glad you found this information useful!!
I appreciate your continued support! It really means a lot!!! 🤙👍
I can't find a product for potassium, any recommendations?
Hi Chad, I am a single disabled female having to finance someone to do my lawn; therefore, I want to do it right! I love the way you have broken everything down it is very understandable. However, I live in Texas. Can you direct me with how and when to apply the lawn program for my yard? I have downloaded my calendar and have sectioned into 6 areas as you have shown in the video here. I have new St. Augustine sod that was planted about 2 months ago and it is doing wonderful; however, I see some of the old grass (Bermuda) trying to creep through and take over. I fertilized with Sunniland about a month ago. Do I need to put down some Scotts turf builder weed and feed? Thanks in advance for your guidance and support - Sharon
Hi chad .. am in St Augustine Florida, I accidentally scalped ( cut too low ) my lawn n now it looks like it’s sad n getting yellow n dry.. also I see fungus growth n few patches of mushrooms. What is the best I can do to help it grow back. It’s august now n pretty hot here with occasional rains.
Excessive water to help it recover. No fertilizer. Just need to let it recover. Will probably need to apply a fungicide. You will have fungus from all the extra clippings.
Chad, I just love this video. I moved from North Carolina to Texas and have St Augustine and I missed the spring pre-emergence application UGH! I did purchase Dimension, and its a pre-emergent, and it was so expensive I am reading if you miss the pre-emergent then it is too late to use something like this. Should I wait till the fall, or use it next year?
Can you overdue an Fe application ? Is there a max fe% you recommended?
You can. It will give you a black/ light green color if you overly apply iron. It depends because different products have different % of iron. I always recommend following the instructions on the bag or bottle to see how much to apply.
@Turf Organics Ironite has 9% Fe and then other micro nutrients had 3%. So would 9% be extreme ?
Great info!
What about the summer ban on any nitrogen fertilizers as they add to the red tide problem...
Put down a ton of milo on memorial day and waiting until Oct 1st before the next application ..west central fl here.
We do not have that here. But the you will have to adjust your spring and fall applications. You dont need to add N in the summer. What are the blackout dates?
Great video…thanks for sharing.
Very good info. Thank you.
Hello from Tampa, and thank you for all the info! Can you recommend a spring fertilizer, 20-2-11? I bought Milogranite 6-4-0, but after watching your video, I'm thinking that I need something different for the spring
The miliorgnite is great to spoon food in the summer. Check out the sunniland line of products. From the feedback I get people are saying they have the closest to what I recommend.
sunni land and milorganite then spread top soil on top and spread it
@@tellinustr8up BAMMM!!! you got it!!👍
I have a customer that has a lot of holes in the yard. At first I thought it was from squirrels. Now I am not sure. Any suggestions?
Armadillos, most likely!!
My grass was installed about two months ago, should I start with the middle of the year regiment? Or do I start with the January regiment on the grass doesn’t seem to be growing much and it’s only been cut once we’re getting quite a bit of rain.
Go ahead and give one spring fertilization, then start in the middle of the year!!
Love this. We currently live in a spot with fertilizer bans during the summer months. How do you modify your plan for ban season? Also, this year we have to thatch and plug the yard. Would we fertilize after we do this or is there a certain period we should wait so we don’t stress the grass too much?
Fertilizer bans!? Where??
we have fertilizer bans in Pinellas and Hillsbrough county June-Sept due to heavy rain they don’t want all the fertilizer washed away into the waterways
You will want to use the Nitergeon in the spring, then spoon feed through summer.
Micronutrients and humic acid through the summer. Humic acid will make a huge difference.
I found lesco fertilizer 26-2-11 is this good for St. Augustine around this time for heavy fertilizing? I am in the Tampa area.
Absolutely, great option!!!
can I add a fungus spread mixed in with the pre-emergent or other fertilizers in rounds 1, 2 and 6 to assist in prevention? I get bad fungus twice a year.
Absolutely. I would not put them in the same spreader at once. One then the other is totally ok
Awesome videos. Quick question. Missed micro-nutrients and iron according to your schedule. Do I, or can I, catch up? Specs: I'm in Bradenton. New St. Augustine sod since April. Grass is browning. I've twice used the 16-0-10 you recommended, but that's all. Watering schedule is good, 1/2" - 3/4" three times per week. Thank you. No lawn care guys here with your expertise and knowledge. Sorely wish you were to take care of our grass.
Thanks for the question. No need to catch up or make up. Just make sure you are doing what's right for this time of year and do it right next year.
That is a good spring and fall fertilizer to use and that is a great watering shedule.
We are working on and very close to having the products we use in our customers lawn available to buy with how to videos on them.
Thanks for the comment and support 👍
@@bettercallchadd looking forward to seeing the products in your store! Sometimes it's hard to find even on Amazon! Or you accidentally miss the part where Chad said "make sure it's slow release"...
Thank you. Is your N. FL schedule comparible to Dallas weather?
Not sure because I have never been to Dallas. But we get about maybe 1 freeze and 4 to 8 frost in the winter. Not sure how cold it gets in Dallas.
Thanks for the comment and support 👍
@@bettercallchadd It's probably similar to North Florida. Thanks for the guide to St. Augustine lawn maintenance. Very helpful.
@@jgaulorr no problem!!! Glad this video could help!!! 🤙
Hi Chad,
I applied a 4-0-5 fertilizer that the garden center said would be good for my st Augustine grass, but seeing your video I’m thinking the first and last numbers should be higher for better growth. I do see some growth in the lawn but I’m thinking it needs more. Some areas are light brown and some weeds. Should I apply a 20-2-11 over top of the 4-0-5 ?
Thank you for any help 🙏
That is not nearly enough for the spring time. That would be a good summer feed. A nice light feed in the summer time is good. But in the spring you want to wake the grass up. As long as it's been 3 weeks since the 4 0 5 go ahead and the 20 2 11.
@@bettercallchadd
If it’s only been a week is there anything I can put on it to help it out ?
Thank you for all your help 🙏
I’d go ahead and put it down. Those numbers are so low, it wouldn’t hurt anything.
I just spread some milorganite yesterday (April, central Fl). After seeing this I should’ve went higher like you said with like a 20-2-11. Can I add it on top of the milogranite?
Hi Chad, I’m in Columbia SC, I love how you laid this all out. do you recommend this program for my region?
Great info as always. 👍👍 im new to this lawn nuttery thing. I just ressoded my whole house 5 months ago. Someone i know advised me no to apply pre emergent for a whole year after sodding. Your thoughts on that? Thanks for the video keep up the great work u do
Thanks for the comment!! Welcome the lawn obsession.
If it takes really well and is full established 6 months should be fine. But if you thin and struggling areas I do recommend to wait.
@@bettercallchadd awesome. Thank u
@@bettercallchadd lawns takin up really good and fast its real thick.
@@jeffbautista9935 then you are good apply 👍
@@bettercallchadd thanks
Nice work thx 👍🏼
Thank you. I really appreciate the continued support. 🤙
Yall that keep showing support are the real MVPs!!👍
Hi, I'm in Jacksonville and my lawn is st.augustine, had my house built 2 years ago and my back lawn never really grew..it's probably an inch high, I've only used scotts turf builder and last year there 3x fertilizer ...it's greenish brown the front is thick and green and the sides are similar with hints of brown...what would you recommend to use?
Yes bad and compacted soil. Very common in new builds. You need to aerate and top dress the lawn. Atleast areate. Please check out some of my other videos. I adress this issue in many times in some of my other videos.
Thanks for reaching out.
I think St Aug needs to be atleast 3” high
How do I contact you regarding a lawn program for my lawn?
Turforganics904@gmail.com
Chad, I am desperate. My lawn is covered with crabgrass to the point I can barely see my St. Augustine. They come out of nowhere. I'm afraid if I fertilize, they will keep growing. What do you recommend?
Please check out my crabgrass video. Definitely do not fertilize. You can send me pictures to turforganics904@gmail.com and I can tell if you are at the point of no return.
Thanks for the comment and support.
Please is 24D only okay for st Agustine for dandelion weeds treatments?
Hi Chad, I live in Jax and appreciate the video. I plan on implementing the broad program you've outlined. I have a few questions though. In the first application of Potassium and Pre-emergent, should the Potassium be applied in late Jan and Pre-emergent in late Feb? What are the macros for the 1st application? Should Nitrogen and Phosphorous be zero and how high of a Potassium # can I go? Thanks again..
Yes for when the potassium and pre emergent should be applied.
Yes no Nitergeon or phosphorous for the first application. The only macro should be potassium. Feel free though to add micros. Micros are good year around.
What are the specs for Milorganite? (e.g. 20-2-11).I don't see them anywhere in the details they provide on their site.
Update,.. I found it..
The N-P-K analysis for Milorganite, for example, is 6-4-0: 6% nitrogen; 4% phosphorus; and, 0% potassium, indicating there is less than 1% potassium.
@sco0tpa yes!! Very low numbers. It's still a good product but does not last long.
Hey Chad is malorganite a good fertilizer to use on my st. Augustine grass?
What type of pre emergent do you recommend w out hurting st augustine?
Great video! Really needed this. Do you have a recommended pre-emergent for St Augustine in the Tampa area?
@R G Only really 2 types of pre-emergent chemical Make-up available for turf grass, either prodiamine or dithiopyr, their either available as a WDG (water dispersive granule, something you’d use a backpack sprayer to apply) or as a granular product usually attached to some sort of K (potassium) granule.
Nate is on point. The timing and good coverage is most important.
For a homeowner I also recommend granular. You can find fertilizer with pre emergent in it as well.
Hope this helps!!!
@@natewalls4850 I'm going to hire you to answer comments!! Haha
Thanks for responding. You are on point.
Thanks Guys!
@@bettercallchadd I don’t have a problem with you putting me on the payroll. 😂😳
How do you get dallas grass off st agustine grass???
Pull it. You have some herbicides that can stress it out but not fully kill it. Best it to pull it and thicken up the lawn in that area.
Does anyone have any suggested brands for these different applications?
Sunniland is good for warm season Turf.
@@bettercallchadd Thanks!
Is this plan good for Scott’s Pro Vista ?
Hi Chad! I’m in south Florida and I own a landscaping company. Can I lay organic fertilizer if I don’t have a license?
Hey man you should sign up with amazon's affiliate program because it's an easy way to make extra money sharing links for people to buy the stuff you're mentioning in these videos anyway
Thank you!!! I will definitely look into this!!! I appreciate this a lot.
@@bettercallchadd you're welcome
I can’t find a single fertilizer that is 20-2-11 or even 20-0-11. I live in st Augustine
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