Choose a cultivar (Palmetto is well recommended)

St augustine grass prefers a sandy soil type

St. Augustine grass grows well in early spring and summer

Decide how to plant the grass.

Spreading high-nitrogen fertilizer throughout your St. Augustine grass promote growth

Water St. Augustine grass lawn, giving it a half inch of water is best.

St. Augustine grass requires mowing less often than other grass types

Control pests frequently

Treat diseases. St. Augustine grass occasionally suffers from fungal diseases.

Eliminate weeds. The coarse, thick nature of St. Augustine grass crowds out most weeds