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How to Care for a Scotts® ProVista™ St. Augustine Lawn Season by Season
Seasons come, and seasons go. But one thing remains constant - the beauty of a Scotts® ProVista™ St. Augustine lawn. To keep your ProVista™ lawn looking its best all year long, Scotts® has a complete lawn care program to feed and protect it.
Feeding
Because ProVista™ St. Augustine grows slowly naturally, it may appear more brown in the winter and slower to green-up in the spring. Giving it a boost when the mercury starts to rise will stimulate growth and help to spark a quicker green-up. You can do this with Scotts® Turf Builder® Southern Triple Action. In addition to giving your grass the nutrients it needs, it kills existing weeds and helps prevent insects from making your new grass their new home.
When the weather starts to get hotter, it’s time to lay down Scotts® Turf Builder® Ultra Feed™. An early summer application will feed your grass all season long. (Scotts® Secure Nutrients inside Ultra Feed™ are released when your lawn needs them, so one feeding can last for up to 6 months!)
Prepare your ProVista™ St. Augustine lawn for the colder months with a nitrogen-based fertilizer in the fall, which can help the grass keep its green longer. An application of Scotts® Turf Builder® Southern Triple Action will do just that. Additionally, it kills fall-germinating winter weeds and cool season perennial weeds, setting you up for fewer weeds come spring.
Note: It’s important to be aware of any local regulations that might guide when, and where, you can use fertilizer.
Mowing
ProVista™ has been engineered for reduced growth. This means it grows slowly, requiring half the mowing of conventional St. Augustine turf.
It’s recommended that you keep your grass at a height of 3.0”- 4.0” on average. On your mower, use sharp blades so that you don’t damage the grass as it’s cut.
For grass growing along fence-lines and buildings, be careful not to trim excessively in the same spots so you don’t damage the grass.
Pro Tip: Avoid waiting too long (typically over 2-3 weeks) between mows. Mowing should reduce the height of the grass by no more than ⅓ of its current height. Cutting off more than that will lead to 'scalping' which will injure the crown of the plant and ultimately weaken the grass.
Watering
A steady watering plan is key for the health and growth of your grass. It's best to water in the early morning, but whenever you water, be sure to do so deeply and evenly. Avoid overwatering . Maximizing your watering can help the lawn stay thick and strong.
