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I have moved the following section to this page because I think it is full of factual errors:
Care and Maintenance
St. Augustine is considered a high maintenance grass initially, because of the high fertilizer and watering requirements to establish a proper lawn. St. Augustine requires a good 2-3 inches of water per week, and fertilization about 3-4 times a year. In the winter, it will turn brown as soon as soil temperatures drop below 60°F, and remain dormant until spring.
Here is where I disagree with the statements:
High fertilizer requirements are questionable. St. Augustine can thrive with minimal fertilization.
High water is also questionable. St. Augustine is moderately drought tolerant. 2-3 inches per week?? Come on, maybe in 110+ F weather.
St. Augustine does not turn brown until soil temperatures are far below 60 degrees, and it depends on the variety.
I also removed statements suggesting that it is coarse and produces a lot of thatch. This article was clearly written by someone who is biased against St. Augustine.
Nova SS02:43, 26 September 2006 (UTC)reply