St. Augustine

Mowing St AugustineSt. Augustinegrass (Stenotaphrum secundatum [Walt.] Kuntze.), is widely adapted to the warm, humid (subtropical) regions of the world. It is believed to be native to the coastal regions of both the Gulf of Mexico and the Mediterranean. In Florida, St. Augustinegrass is the most commonly used lawngrass throughout the state. It can grow satisfactorily in a wide variety of soils. More...

Below you will find more information about St. Augustine and its care.

Caring for Your St. Augustine

Common Insects

The Southern Chinch Bug (494K PDF)   White Grubs (682K PDF)
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Common Diseases

Brown Patch (656K PDF)   Cercospora Leaf Spot (212K PDF)
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Dollar Spot (457K PDF)   Gray Leaf Spot (272K PDF)
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Take-all Root Rot (727K PDF)    
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