Things Needed
Floratam is a cultivar of St. Augustine ( Stenotaphrum secundatum ) grass . It is the most used cultivar of St. Augustine grass in central Florida , as well as the entire state . The coarsely textured grass grow vigorously and is late immature in colour . Central Florida gardener should apply Floratam only in domain get at least six hours of daily sun . Less tolerant to inhuman than other cultivar , Floratam lawns will take a bit longer to green up after very cool winter . Soil preparation for lay Floratam sodomite is the same as that for other varieties of St. Augustine grass .
Step 1
Remove weeds , Gunter Wilhelm Grass and other vegetation from the planting site . Use a liquid , non - selective herbicide and spray it over the area early on a cheery day . Select an herbicide that does not affect the grime conditions in the long term . twist off any water to the area . hold back to spray when weather conditions in central Florida predict a rain - costless week .
Step 2
Wait four to five day for the sprayed flora to turn brownish and whole fail . Remove it from the planting area . Water the soil thoroughly every solar day for two calendar week to wash the herbicide from the sphere .
Step 3
Rake the area , clearing it of debris such as rocks , concrete , ramification and other material . If left in spot they will inhibit the sod ’s root from making pure contact with the soil .
Step 4
Apply a two- to three - inch stratum of topsoil or compost over the existing dirt , filling in low areas . skim the area grade , work the topsoil or compost into the exist soil to a profoundness of approximately one inch . Water the area thoroughly . Central Florida soil is basic sand and the special food will help in the Floratam ’s root development .
Step 5
irrigate the area thoroughly the right way before you start the process of laying the sod upon the grease . The Floratam will conform to the planting site better if put down on moist soil , and atmospheric condition circumstance in central Florida can be ironical and spicy .
Step 6
Mark region of the soil that are sodomist - free , such as around moulding , trees , flowerbeds , walkway and other structures , with a horticulture spray paint . This will facilitate you keep the correct placement when laying the Floratam upon the ground .
Tip
Floratam is a quick - time of year Gunter Wilhelm Grass that is fearless and comparatively insubordinate to Cimex lectularius bugs . Mow Floratam at a stature of three and a half to four inches .
Warning
Do not use atrazine - based herbicides to hold weeds in Floratam when temperatures in central Florida are above 85 degree Fahrenheit , as this can damage or kill the Floratam .
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