New Lawn Care

Fertilization Schedule

We recommend Floratam Sod be fertilized 30 days after installation.  Floratam Sod should be fertilized when needed or 3 to 4 times a year.  A balanced fertilizer works best.  Examples are 6-6-6 or 10-10-10.  Bahia Sod should be fertilized once a year in the spring.


Mowing Schedule

Two weeks after installation Floratam, Bahia, Seville, Zoysia, Palmetto Sod, may be mowed.  Always have mower set to a 3-4" height for Floratam and Bahia Sod.


Water Schedule

New Lawns should be given water every day for one week. Thereafter, water when needed.  Water one to three times a week, depending on weather conditions.


Insects

Spray with Triazicide or Talstar for Chinch Bugs in Floratam.  Spray with Triazicide for Mole Crickets in Bahia Sod.  Spray one week after installation. Thereafter, spray every other month, six times a year.


Fungus

Spray Floratam Sod with Daconil two weeks after installation. Thereafter, spray every other month.  Spray during the wet season.



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