Lawn Care Information
Fertilizer Recommendations by Grass Type
IMPORTANT: Recommendation is TOTAL PER YEAR. If you are putting down fertilizer over 2 or 4 months, use 1/2 or 1/4 of the amount.
Bermuda
- 2-5 lbs N/1000 sq ft/year
- Best= May, June, July, August
Centipede
- 1-2 lbs N/1000 sq ft/year
- Best= May, July
- Possible= June, August
St Augustine
- 2-5 lbs N/1000 Sq ft/year
- Best= May, June, July, August
Zoysia
- 2-3 lbs N/1000 sq ft/year
- Best=May, June, July, August
Recommended Mowing Heights by Grass Type
Common Bermuda: 1-2"
Hybrid Bermuda: 1-1.5"
Centipede: 1-2"
St Augustine: 2-3"
Zoysia: 1-2"
In hot weather, increase all recommended mowing heights by .5".
When mowing, never remove more than 1/3 of the total height of grass blades. Removing more than 1/3 of total height will stress the grass.
Irrigation
Established lawns in Glynn County should receive 1" of water per week during the growing season. This includes rainfall. This is best achieved by applying .5" of water twice a week. It is best to water early in the mornings when temperatures and winds are lower. Too little or too much water can lead to stress and disease issues.
UGA Extension Publications
- Bermudagrass Lawn Calendar
- St. Augustine Lawn Calendar
- Zoysia Lawn Calendar
- Centipede Lawn Calendar
- Irrigation for Lawns and Gardens
- Turfgrass Disease Identification and Control
- Weed Control in Home Lawns