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29-09-2003, 04:32 AM

(Jim Burns) wrote in message . com...
I am at wit's end with my St. Augustine (Floratam) lawn. The same
areas gradually die out every year. snip

You shouldn't have to go through such a hassle with St. Augustine.
Given the right conditions, it'll be virtually trouble-free, without
all the junk you put on it. Two things:

1) It's a grass, and like just about all grasses it needs lots of
direct sunlight. If you put it under a shade tree it won't do well.
2) The sod needs daily watering for at least two weeks after you've
laid it down. Then, regular deep watering at least once a week.

You may be overfertilizing it with all that Scott's Fertilizer crap,
especially if you just laid down the sod. If you feel you must
fertilize it, wait a few months and then buy something manufactured by
a company on the Gulf Coast. But I don't think you even need that.
Ironite is all you should need.