Summer Lawn Care Essentials with Michael Romine

Essential Summer Lawn Care Tips for St. Augustine Grass
In this episode of the Houston Grass podcast, Michael Romine discusses crucial summer lawn care practices for St. Augustine grass. Broadcasting from Houston in late May 2024, Michael covers topics including the importance of proper fertilization, effective watering strategies, addressing chinch bug infestations, maintaining optimal mowing height, and managing common diseases like gray leaf spot and summer patch. He also offers advice on aeration and how to handle sod webworms. Tune in to learn how to keep your lawn green and healthy through the hot summer months.
00:00 Introduction and Weather Update
02:13 Fertilizer Tips for Summer
03:56 Watering Guidelines
06:46 Mowing Best Practices
09:05 Chinch Bugs and Pest Control
12:17 Fungal Issues and Treatments
18:48 Sod Webworms and Other Pests
21:08 Conclusion and Final Advice