What is the best grass to grow in Hernando County?
Out of the six lawngrasses that will grow in Florida, only two are considered low maintenance for this area. The most widely used grass is St. Augustine, the other is Bahiagrass. St. Augustine varieties, such as Floratam, make a good carpet-like lawn. Bahia is more open-growing but will also make an acceptable lawn. Both grasses come as sod, but only Bahiagrass can be planted from seed. St. Augustine varieties have to be plugged or sprigged. : How often do I water my lawn? : That depends on the time of year. Assuming no rain falls, lawns should be watered about every 10 days in the winter and early spring months, once a week during spring and fall, and every 3 to 5 days during the summer. The best way to water is on demand. When the grass blades start folding up and change color to a grayish green, its time to water again. Apply about 3/4 inch of water every time you irrigate, and apply the water in the morning hours. : What is causing brown spots in my lawn? : Three major insect pests
