Let the glyphosate soak in undisturbed for 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, the glyphosate will have done its work. You do not have to remove the old plant matter. Let it stay there. When you till the soil later, it serves as a natural fertilizer. Till the ground between 4 and 6 inches 10 and 15 cm deep. If you intend on planting the sod in a small area, you can turn over the soil with a shovel. For larger areas, use a rototiller to get it done quickly. Set the rototiller to the appropriate depth, then push it back and forth over the entire area at least once.
Many home improvement stores have models available you can take home for a day. Rake the ground smooth. After tilling, go back over the planting area with a rake. Use it to remove any debris the tiller unearthed, such as rocks and roots. Brush soil into any holes you find.
Get the area as flat as possible for your grass. Part 2. Lay a line of sod along the edge of the planting area. Sod comes in both rolls and smaller squares, both of which are planted the same way. Start on one side of the yard. Unfurl the roll or place squares until you reach the other side of the yard. Keep the sod in an straight line as you go. Continue laying sod until the yard is covered. Place more sod next to your first line. Push the sod as close together as possible. Then, continue putting down sod until you reach the other end of the yard again.
Simply continue doing this until you cover the entire area. Avoid stepping on sod you have already laid. Kneel or walk on plywood instead. Cut off excess sod with a shovel or knife. Pick up a hook-billed knife or sharp shovel from a home improvement store or garden center. Use it to cut apart sod rolls that spread outside your planting area. Water the sod immediately with 1 in 2. Use a hose or sprinklers to water the sod.
Give it enough water to dampen the first 1 in 2. This helps the grass settle into the ground, but avoid using too much water. Water the lawn daily for 3 weeks. Try to keep the top 1 in 2. After this, water the grass less frequently until it is fully established in the planting area.
The soil should finish rooting in 3 to 4 weeks. Check the water depth by digging into wet soil away from the grass or by estimation. The water should never linger on the soil or run off the grass. You do not need to water the lawn on rainy days. Let nature take care of it for you. Avoid walking on the grass until it is fully grown. Save for watering it, leave the grass alone for a month after planting. Ensure it fully grows in by keeping other people and pets off of it for the time being. Part 3.
Mow the grass to 3 in 7. Maintain the grass by cutting it after it grows past 3 in 7. Use your lawnmower on a higher setting to avoid damaging the grass. Water the grass when it begins folding up and turning blue. Augustine grass takes care of itself for the most part, but you still need to keep an eye on it.
Stores like Lowes and The Home Depot sell 18 grass plugs to a tray. Depending on the spacing, 18 plugs covers around 32 square feet. Local gardening shops may also have St Augustine Grass plugs.
Local shops usually have much better experts on hand to answer any questions you may have. An alternative to purchasing prepared St. Augustine plugs are to make your own. Creating plugs from pieces of sod will help stretch the coverage area. Make your own plugs by cutting pieces of sod into desired size with a shovel or garden shears. Plugs can also be made from existing grass in your yard. Harvest grass from an inconspicuous or area where grass is very thick.
Using a sod plugger tool, insert it into the ground, twist and lift. You can also use a hoe or shovel by inserting the blade vertically to cut out the desired piece. Transplant these self-created plugs into other areas of your yard. Fill the holes created with soil or sand. DO NOT use potting soil mixes with heavy organic matter content as filler. To reduce noticeable lawn damage, increase the space between harvested plugs.
Spacing multiple feet between holes and in a checkerboard pattern will help your yard heal quicker. The best time to plant St. Augustine plugs is in the late spring or early summer. Even if you get a late start into the summer, it is likely still safe to plant plugs.
Planting in the late summer should be mindful of the estimated first winter frost. Augustine plugs needs at least 90 days before the first frost. The first step is to examine and calculate the area of the space needing plugs. The amount of space covered by a tray of St. Augustine plugs can vary by plant spacing. Always take time to properly prepare the soil prior to installing your grass plugs.
The time taken ensures your grass plugs will not die off. It also allows your grass to spread as quickly as possible. To prepare the soil, do the following:.
After you have removed the vegetation, plan out the desired planting grid pattern. Rather than the typical vibrant green color associated with most grasses, St.
Augustine has a bluish tint. If you live in a coastal region, or an area known for salt mining, then you may be familiar with the difficulties associated with growing grass in salt-rich soil. Augustine, however, is remarkably salt tolerant. Augustine grass thrives in heat, so plant your seed, sod, or plugs in late spring or summer. Choose a time after the last frost of winter and at least three months before the first frost of fall. Once the roots are fully developed, St.
Augustine grass will survive the winter mostly intact, but make sure you give your grass plenty of time to establish itself. Weaker, newly developed roots are vulnerable to frost damage. Augustine is available in seeds, sod, and plugs, so you can choose the planting method that best works for you. No matter which method you choose, there are a few steps to take before and after planting. Afterward, water as needed depending on your climate. Dryer climates may need watering once or twice a week, while grass in wetter climates may be able to subsist off rain alone.
During the first week of growth, keep a keen eye out for fungal infections, which like to breed in wet soil. If caught early, many fungal infections can be suppressed through plenty of sunshine and nitrogen.
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