Characteristics

  • $230 per pallet picked up at the farm
  • We have Palmetto at the yard most mornings but may run out if we get busy or if we receive rain. Please call ahead!
  • Very versatile turf with better than average color retention going into winter
  • Quick spring green up.
  • Massive root system, enabling it to have superior resistance to nature’s elements.
  • A patented variety of turf that can only be produced by licensed growers.

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Maintenance

MOWING

When mowing during the summer, never remove more than 1/3 of the leaf blade at a time. If you remove more than that, you will stress the grass and it may go brown for a short time. Taller blades provide more shade for your roots system to stay cool and retain moisture during the hot summer days. If you are returning from vacation, you may have to mow multiple times to get the grass back to the desired height. Wait about three to five days between each mowing.

WATERING

Do not over water the grass. Palmetto only needs about one inch of water weekly. Water for longer periods of time, less frequently and in the early morning hours. Take rainfall into consideration.

FERTILIZATION

For optimal results, feed your lawn monthly during the summer season by applying the Lawnifi Summer Box liquid fertilizer program.

WEED CONTROL

Apply post-emergent herbicides to control summer annual and perennial broadleaf weeds, such as knotweed, spurge and lespedeza. Since St. Augustinegrass is sensitive to certain herbicides (2,4-D and MSMA), follow label directions and use with caution. If crabgrass and goosegrass are present, make a note to apply a pre-emergent herbicide next spring. Do not apply herbicides during a drought, when grass and weeds are not actively growing or when temperatures exceed 90 degrees. Consider spot treating weeds to avoid burning the grass during hot summer months.

INSECT CONTROL

If drought symptoms or yellow spots occur in a sunny location, check for chinch bug activity. Push a coffee can (with both top and bottom removed) into the ground and fill it with water. Any chinch bugs present will float. Treat for chinch bugs if you have 20 or more chinch bugs per 1,000 sq. ft. If you use a granular variety, water the lawn immediately after application to help soil absorption.

FUNGUS CONTROL

Check for gray leaf spot and brown (large) patch. Treat with a fungicide if needed. If you use a granular variety, water the lawn immediately after application to help soil absorption.