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Do not fertilize your lawn yet. Mow your
lawn at least three times or wait until about April 15. After that time,
consider applying a 19-5-9 synthetic fertilizer or a 4-2-3 organic analysis.
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Tune up your lawnmower, and be sure the
blade is properly sharpened. A properly sharpened lawn mower blade cuts
the grass; a dull blade tears the grass blades.
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It's a good time to re-sod or plant grass.
If you have any shady or semi-shaded areas, you must use a St. Augustinegrass
or a ground cover. The best and only St. Augustine grass which should be
planted in this area is the Flora-TAM St. Augustine.
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If your St. Augustine is a little chlorotic
(yellow), try six tablespoons of iron sulfate dissolved in one gallon of
water used as a spray. It's not a cure-all, just a quick picker-upper. For
long term greening and prevention of yellowing, consider Texas Green Sand
at a rate of 10-20 pounds per 1,000 square feet.
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Start the automatic sprinkler system if
we have not had rain for two weeks.