How Do You Take Care Of Centipede Grass?
Centipedegrass is slow-growing, low-maintenance turf that is particularly adaptable to the sandy, acidic soils of the southeastern United States. Centipedegrass does not fare well with heavy traffic, so it is used in parks, golf courses and as utility turf. On athletic fields, the grass would only be trampled. According to the Texas Cooperative Extension, centipede grass is so low-maintenance it is called the “lazy man’s grass.” With a little knowledge of care and how to prevent pests, you can have a full, lush lawn of centipedegrass within three months. Make sure the grass is planted in acidic soil in full sun to moderate shade. Perform a soil test before you plant centipedegrass. The alkaline soil further west in the United States causes sever iron deficiencies for the centipedegrass. It also does not adapt well to soils high in phosphorus, in heavy shade, low-potassium soils, or in a drought. Water the soil bed lightly, keeping it constantly moist for 14 to 21 days after planting. A
