ProVista St. Augustine grass grows in quickly, so you won’t have much waiting time between adding fresh sod to your yard and being able to actually use your new lawn. Do your best to stay off the sod while it is taking root to minimize any damage and give your lawn a chance to establish itself.
Once your lawn has solidly taken root, mow it every week or so, keeping the blade height between 3 and 4 inches. Although this grass does well at a longer length than many other grasses, it is important not to go too long between mowing sessions. Each time you mow, you shouldn’t cut more than a third of the total grass height, as trimming more than that can overly stress the grass, leaving it vulnerable to lawn pests and diseases.
Aim to run your sprinklers early in the morning before the peak heat and sunshine of the day. This will prevent the water from evaporating and give your lawn time to absorb the moisture it needs. Scotts ProVista St. Augustine grass needs about an inch of water each week, so adjust your sprinkler schedule around rainy weather to avoid overwatering.
If weeds do appear, feel free to use weed-eradication products freely, as those containing glyphosates won’t damage your Scotts ProVista St. Augustine grass. If you prefer to avoid using chemicals, you can pull weeds out by their roots instead. Fortunately, you won’t need to worry about many of them growing in the first place thanks to this grass style’s natural weed-resistance. If you do have to pull weeds, be wary of over weeding in the fall and winter when your Scotts ProVista grass is growing even slower than usual. The extra-slow growth means it will take longer to fill in any bare patches.