Beginner Gardening: I just got St. Augustine grass today! Tips??, 1 by Connie_G

Connie_G wrote:
Today I had a pallet of St. Augustine grass laid. It's in sandy loam, is on a sprinkler system...(right now set for 15 minutes at 6:00 in the AM, and 15 minutes at 4:00 PM), gets full sun, and I have no kids or pets to walk on it for a few weeks (?) while it takes hold. Our temps here get up to about 100 on some days...most in upper 90's. That's about all I know about conditions that would affect the growth. Any suggestions about...

fertilizing?
watching for pests?
buiding a good thick turf (correct word?)
mowing?
anything else I forgot?


I know I could buy or check out a book on grass, but this is easier and more fun!...Thanks in advance!!

This message was edited Jun 23, 2006 11:11 PM