How much less can I expect to mow with Captiva?
Captiva will generally have to be mowed about every two weeks or about 50% less than common St. Augustines. Captiva is not only a dwarf St. Augustine variety but also has slow leaf blade growth. Captiva was bred to be mowed less frequently. That said, mowing frequency depends on the season of the year, the rate at which you fertilize and the height at which you wish to maintain your Captiva. But generally, Captiva will need to be cut every two weeks. Grass grows more in the spring and summer than in the fall and winter, so you will need to mow more frequently in the spring and summer. Similarly, fertilized grass grows more quickly than non fertilized grass, so a fertilized lawn will need to be mowed more frequently. Finally, if you wish if you wish to maintain your lawn at the same height year- round, you will need to mow more frequently in the spring and summer and during those periods immediately following an application of fertilizer. One telling fact: Captiva is shorter after 21 da
