What Fertilizer To Use And How Much To Use In The Spring For St. Augustine And Zoysia Grass!!

This video will break down how to measure the size of your lawn. How to pick the right spring fertilizer for St. Augustine and Zoysia turf.
please ask any questions in the comments below.
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[@bettercallchadd]

Here are the best fertilizers to use. The Andersons 16 4 8 with humic acid and micronutrients amzn.to/3wztf5L The Andersons 24 0 11 amzn.to/3uTHaDc The Andersons 16 0 8 with humic acid amzn.to/4bSotAB Lescos 24 2 11 amzn.to/3ImjkDi Lesco 24 0 11 amzn.to/3wxqQbE

[@julioavendano7236]

Great 👍🏻

[@bettercallchadd]

Thank you!!

[@MisterDavidH]

WOW! I have used Google Earth for years and had no idea it contained a way to measure. Thank You!

[@bettercallchadd]

No problem!! It's very useful!!

[@user-zl3to9wq1y]

All this is new to me and I am trying to take care of my grass myself now. I have to say, your videos are the most helpful. Thanks so much to share your knowledge 😊

[@bettercallchadd]

You are very welcome!! I'm happy to help. Good luck on your lawn journey!!

[@stephencastro5875]

What about a 10-10-10 all Purpose fertilizer for spring time

[@bettercallchadd]

You don't really want that much phosphorous. In the spring when you want to promote growth you want your Nitergeon to be twice as much as your potassium!! That much phosphorous is not needed for Turf and can be harmful to the environment at high rates.

[@RufusLekin7879]

I'm in North Florida and found your channel while looking for tips on treating the yard myself after paying for lawn service for years. Building my lawn plan, loving all this info!

[@bettercallchadd]

Glad to hear. This videos are based out of North Florida. So you are close to home. Goodluck on your lawn journey. Glad I can help.

[@peytonjones2275]

This was awesome. I just purchased a home that is in need of lawn attention. I have no idea what I am doing and your videos are super helpful. Thank you

[@bettercallchadd]

Congratulations on the home buy!!! You are welcome, make sure to check out many of the other vidoes I made for more lawn tips!!! Goodluck on your lawn journey and keep me updated!! Thanks for the comment and support 👍

[@300rear27]

Thanks Chadd,

[@bettercallchadd]

No problem!!!

[@BuyingSouthFlorida]

Man I love caring for my lawn, been doing research on how to turn it into Jedi level lawn and I have to say your videos have been the most helpful! THANK YOU!

[@bettercallchadd]

Love to hear your passion for lawn care!!! Oh man.... if these vidoes work does that make me a Jedi master? Haha Thanks for the comment and support 👍

[@jaclyn6712]

Your videos are awesome!! Thank you! When is it too late to apply fertilizer in the spring? We’re in the Tampa area. And what do you mean by “spoon feeding” micronutrients during the summer?

[@bettercallchadd]

Yes. I would apply something with less Nitergeon now that it is so hot outside. That means feeding a small amount of micronutrients throughout the summer. You don't need to apply a heavy fertilization like you do in the spring!

[@jaclyn6712]

@@bettercallchadd Thank you! So do you think the Sunniland 16-0-8 is low enough or go lower or go straight to the Milorganite Slow release 6-4-0 ? Also, do you have any videos about pest control?

[@saulperez1875]

Thank you so very much you have cleared up a lot of things that were confusing. Very well said

[@bettercallchadd]

I'm happy to help. Thanks for the comment and support!!

[@danielgomes4754]

What I have noticed is that all these herbicides or Weed n Feed fert for St Augustine grass has a purple shaded color. The ones in yellow (see at 4m 42secs) are not for St Aug.

[@bettercallchadd]

That is true. Thank you for the tip. I just learned this myself.

[@Wofski]

Great information!!! Good information for the new DYIer.

[@bettercallchadd]

Absolutely!! Thank you for the comment and support.

[@mikepenninger8220]

Thank you for your response.

[@bettercallchadd]

No problem!! Thank you for the support.

[@ktadamsII]

Love this! You can also just use normal google maps, on a computer, and just right click on the map, and select 'measure'

[@bettercallchadd]

Very cool!! I did not know that!! Thanks for the tip and support!!

[@boymom3434]

Omg. I love your energy. Thanks for all this great information. You’ve earned a new subscriber. Keep up the awesome videos.

[@amazingrace4u]

You made me lol! Love your real time reactions.

[@bettercallchadd]

Haha!! Thank you!!

[@dallasdandy6276]

This was well explained

[@bettercallchadd]

Thank you!! I appreciate the positive comment.

[@debraharris6866]

You are a genius! 😊

[@laguerregilbert3107]

Interesting

[@bettercallchadd]

Glad I'm not the only one that thinks so!!!🤙 Thanks for the comment and support 👍

[@raulruelas9443]

Thank you for making this video!

[@bettercallchadd]

You are welcome!! Thank you for the comment and support!!!

[@JJSmalls]

Nice. I was about to go out and measure my lawn with a measuring tape

[@webeducation]

Spot on. Great stuff. Learned so much. - Agreed, Bonus S totally burned my lawn as a noob, lol - 2,4d does burn St. Aug, but when combined with mcpp (aka mecoprop) like was in the 1st fert bag , it kills Floratam according to University of Florida - Last spring i used the Scotts halts. 2 applications. One on Feb 1st, the other on April 1st. The 2nd application gave me a good 3 months protection from weeds. Then i could see the weeds slowly creeping through after that.

[@bettercallchadd]

Thank you for the watching the video and the support. You are right. Since the video was for beginners i decided to make it simple and best just to say stay away from 2-4d. 3 months of control is great. Glad to hear this product worked well. I'm sure a lot of people will find this comment useful as well. Thank you!!

[@tomdemott2498]

Today I purched some paver sand anf Black Mushroon Compost to repair bare spots. I watched your video and went to Loves, I accidently bought the Black Mushroom instead Black Kow. Should I return it and get the Black Kow?

[@adrianthomas4163]

Thanks for this video. Learned a lot!

[@bettercallchadd]

Thanks for the comment and support!!! Glad you found this vidoe useful.

[@OscarGonzalez-zp5od]

Why is weed and feed plus insect control bad in one bag?

[@bettercallchadd]

The feed and insect control are fine. Granular post emergent herbicide is absolutely ineffective. So, using fertilizer and weed control in one bag can be easy to burn in warm temperatures, and it might not even be effective. There is too much risk and waste of money.

[@amazingrace4u]

Also, FYI there is a brand called Lesco at both HD and Lowe's that has great spring and fall ratio fertilizers. 24-0-11 and 20-5-10. I found the 20-5-10 first and it was the best I could find so that's what I've used on my St. augustine in Austin.

[@bettercallchadd]

Those are great. I have not seen those anywhere in Jacksonville. I wonder why. Those are great spring fertilizers!

[@tommyj7741]

I live in Waco. Going to look for that this week

[@amazingrace4u]

@@tommyj7741 it's been a couple weeks since I used it in the Hill Country in TX and my grass is so green and lush! Works well! I even accidentally over applied because it was my first time using the applicator.

[@tommyj7741]

@@amazingrace4u I just got some and going to apply some tonight also my first time with a spreader so we will see hahaha

[@rollthers3157]

Helpful video.

[@bettercallchadd]

Happy to hear!!! Thank you for the comment and support!!

[@58Lyfe]

I have used Bonus S on St. Augustine and have had good results out here in CA. Appreciate the info though as not too many are giving info for St Aug lawns.

[@bettercallchadd]

With your mild climate its a lot more forgiving then it is in Texas or Florida. I am still not a fan of atrazine but if it ain't broke don't fix it haha. Thanks for the comment and support 👍

[@gavinliu8752]

Hi Chadd, just moved to a new house in Orlando area, I am planning to do St Augustin plugs next March in my back yard, about 8,000sf, i can't afford to sod for 8,000sf, so plugs will be cheaper. It was St Augustin before, I used some Image weed killer for St Augustin lawn last month when temperature was about 80, and also used fungus control, and then found out there are not much grass in the yard. So i decided to do plugs. And also I saw a lot of big black ants in the back yard, I don't know the name of the ants, and a lot of moths flying when i walking on the lawn. What should I do to treat these ants and moths? What should I do right now to prepare for March? Should I just use weed and grass killer to kill everything? Because there almost 1% of St Augustin grass, and also should I use pre-emergent on January or February? I just heard you said pre-emergent will stop runners. Thank you so much.

[@bettercallchadd]

The moths are sod web worms. No need to worry about them this late in the year. The best would be to kill everything. It's going to take a very long time for an area that big to fill in with plugs. You might want to consider bermuda grass, which you can seed. Yes, do not use pre emergent until the area is fully thick.

[@gavinliu8752]

@@bettercallchadd thank you so much for your help and time, wish you a happy thanksgiving!

[@richardsmith1161]

Nice informative video. You should so the same thing for grass seed. I was in a Walmart in central Florida and they sell a lot of northern grass not just annual ryegrass. They had a high traffic grass Fescue Rye blend that can’t survive here.

[@bettercallchadd]

Wow!! I didn't think they would go that far. Its hard enough to take care of the lawn here as it is. I will absolutely look into this!! Ill add this to the list of future videos. Thank you so much for the suggestion and support.

[@torchsaleen]

Great content! You are one of the only KZbin pages that is actually helpful for St Augustine. Majority of the lawn care guys have info for Bermuda grass. When do you suggest doing the initial spring preemergent and then fertilizer? Also do you have to scalp St Augustine when it’s brown from the winter? I’ve seen a few Bermuda videos where they do that for spring.

[@bettercallchadd]

DO NOT SCALP. that will damage that might not be able to recover. Check out my most recent video i posted yesterday. It covers exactly that!!👍

[@torchsaleen]

Thanks so much! Just checked it out, very helpful. I also got some liquid prodiamine to spot spray emerged weeds. Can I do this the same day I plan to fertilize or do I need to wait like a week?

[@bettercallchadd]

@@torchsaleen yes. As long as you spot treat you are good to go.

[@JoelPerez-yn6ji]

I have scalp St Augustine this past seasons, down to 2.5 inches and comes back green, make sure to apply fertilizer

[@justintinker1370]

I first want to say thanks for your videos. They are short, straight to the point, and very helpful. I’m located in Houston Tx and I have used a spring fertilizer and applied it twice (April 6 & April 20) thus far using Sunland Professional Turf Fertilizer 24-0-11. Should I use it once more before going to the Ironite you recommended for the summer? Also when should I start using the summer fertilizer and how often? Thanks.

[@bettercallchadd]

Thanks for the support Justin!!! The 24 0 11 should be slow release. If so then you should be good tell late summer for that. I know yall had a freeze. Is the lawn responding well to the first two applications? If so then switch to micro nutrients once a month tell late summer then do another round of 24 0 11.

[@justintinker1370]

@@bettercallchadd yes the 24-0-11 has worked wonders on my lawn. I definitely have the best lawn on my street now. Thanks for the advice. I’ll switch to the micro nutrients for now. When should I switch back to the 24-0-11 in the fall?

[@justintinker1370]

@@bettercallchadd disregard last question. I just reread what you suggested. Thanks again.

[@bettercallchadd]

@@justintinker1370 glad to hear it worked!!! Keep me updated!!!

[@danir6613]

Ok I'm in a wet area South Florida just layed sod down 3 months ago in a 3300 sq/ft area. What can I use now Summer August to fertilize it (organic preferred). I figure I will need Phosphorus. Lol I'm returning my bag of grass killer Bonus S today. Absolutely Freaking Amazing!!!

[@bettercallchadd]

I would do miliorgnite for now and a round of 10 2 10 in the fall. That's going to be the best way to get a little phosphorous down. Most organic fertilizer will not have phosphorous. Thanks for the comment and support 👍

[@jokrazy2002]

What’s a good Post Emergent for ST Augustine? That can be used with Fescue too ? I have both in my lawn. Thanks

[@bettercallchadd]

Great question!! I had do some homework on this one. One of my favorite products Avenue south has rates for St.augustine and fescue. Looks tike that would be a great choice. The St.augustine can take a treatment in the heat but the fescue seems more sensitive to being treated in warmer temperatures. This product will work but make sure read the label and check rates for both grass types. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you for the comment and support.

[@jaimepadilla9548]

I found this very helpful. I almost put down Scott's Southern weed and feed on my St Agustine grass. I have all kinds of problems in my lawn bare spots weeds... And as much as I love working on my lawn I can't get it right. Also I bought Image Southern Lawn weed killer ( the liquid ) what are your thoughts on that? Please help. I'm sure I can't use both Fertilizer and the image stuff the same day. I just don't know what to do anymore

[@bettercallchadd]

Glad this was helpful. If You have bare spot issues definitely check out our other videos. I could possibly cover some of the issues you are facing in my other vidoes. I personally have never used imagine. The feeback I have heard has been ok. You can apply one after another no issues. I recommend just treating the active weeds with the herbicide rather then the whole lawn. I good product for St.augustine and zoysia turf is a herbicide called Avenue South. Its expensive but highly worth and as a home owner the bottle will last you a year or two. Get some of that and just follow the label instructions on the product. If you are unsure always go light. You can re apply but you can never get it back up if you apply too much. Get some Avenue south. Watch some of our other videos and get a plan of where to start. It will take time and tackle one area and one issue at a time so you do not get over whelmed. The Scott's fall fertilizer is was not a bad spring fertilizer. You could get that and go out at half the recommend rate. Treat the weeds then in 2 months apply the other half then use miliorgnite and keep treating the weeds throughout the rest of the year. I hope this helps!! Goodluck on your lawn journey.

[@jaimepadilla9548]

I remember that Scott's fall I may go that route for sure. And stick to milorgonite as well. And watch the rest of the videos. I truly appreciate the feedback and so soon. You been by far the most help then any other channel I've followed. I've already subscribed to your and unsubscribed to theirs. Thanks again and I look forward to your future videos. I'll keep you posted on my lawn

[@bettercallchadd]

@@jaimepadilla9548 we really appreciate the support. This is why we make these video's. Stay tuned we have been very upset about the lack of organic and beneficial fertilizers home owners have to choose from. We have some things in works and hopefully can bring some better choices to homeowners very soon. Keep us updated on how the lawn is doing and feel free to ask any questions along the way.

[@jaimepadilla9548]

@@bettercallchadd I look forward to it... I will

[@tele8184]

what do you add to the grass up north?? i'm trying to start my grass in the back and keep the grass in the front looking prettier than my neighbor who uses a service!!

[@bettercallchadd]

I'm honestly not sure. We specialize in warm season grass only. Born and raised Floridain!!! Haha

[@marcelosantana9311]

I almost purchased a Scott’s bonus S yesterday. It is a 29-0-10 with atrazine. I was concern with the high N but I thought atrazine was great to kill weeds.

[@bettercallchadd]

Atrazine does kill weeds well but it very un forgiving. There are many products that are a lot safer with similar results. Atrazine is a very hot product and so is Nitergeon. This is such a dangerous combo. I can't believe they are aloud to sell it. Also granular weed control is extremely ineffective. Too much risk for too little reward. When treating activite weeds always use a liquid.

[@dannymartinez8522]

@@bettercallchadd from my understanding atrazine can be used as pre emergent. I'm not a fan of post emergent liquid herbicide because it does have an effect on my st augustine. What else can I use as a pre emergent?

[@Ambrosius13]

Great video. When should I apply preventative insecticide? I am thinking of putting down some sunniland fertilizer with insect control. 15-0-15 for cinch bugs. I know those can be problematic in Florida. I had an soil test and my N and K were super low so I think this mix should be good.

[@bettercallchadd]

Thanks for watching the video and supporting the channel. That 15 0 15 will do great. Anything any sandy soil will allways be lacking those. If you get great results just repeat it year after year for the fertilizer. This month would be a little early for pest prevention but would have no down side if you applied now. If you do it now just do the pest prevention again in two months. We are located in Jacksonville Florida and we will be applying our first round of pest prevention to our customers in April.

[@Ambrosius13]

@@bettercallchadd thank you sir. I am in Ellenton south of the frost line. Should have mentioned that before. Ok I will wait until next month for the pest control. I rather maximize my application and not let it go to waste. Will probably do 24-0-11 this month and then the 15-0-5 with pest control next month.

[@bettercallchadd]

@@Ambrosius13 be careful with all that Nitergeon. I know the lawn will look awesome but it can create a lot of thatch. Thatch is very difficult to deal with in St.augustine because of the way it grows. I would recommend only doing one big heavy Nitergeon app in the spring. Instead of that second app with 15 Nitergeon I would look for something with humic acids and micro nutritions. A great way to feed the lawn and give the look of lots of Nitergeon without having the down effects of using it too much and creating thatch. Other then that you have a great plan and you will be happy with your results.

[@ZeeLee88]

Can you spray for weeds if you have St Augustine and winter rye grass on top.

[@bettercallchadd]

No. Most herbicides for St.augustine will kill winter rye. If it is warming up in yout area in the lawn is waking up. It be ok yo use that to kill weeds and the winter rye. The rye will look rough till you mow it then it will be all gone. Thank you for the support. Hope this helps.

[@erici22]

Great info! Do you have brand or type of fertilizer you would use during the spring for st Augustine grass that is still brown

[@bettercallchadd]

Sunniland is the feedback I am getting from my subscribers!!

[@danilo352]

I'm about 1.5 hours from you. You just got a sub. I had never paid attention to these numbers and I was about to the Bonus S. Thanks for saving my butt! lol I'm going to buy Sunniland 16-0-8 or 20-0-6. Still not sure which one is correct, but at least it feels like I'm closer to the right direction. Opinions? Thank you!!

[@bettercallchadd]

I'm glad this video helped. I would do the 16 0 8 for more potassium!! You will have a much healthier lawn long term!! Thanks for the sub and support!

[@danilo352]

@@bettercallchadd thanks again! I’m glad I bought the right one 😀. We had some amazing rain this weekend. After about 3 days of rain (one of them very heavy rain), I fertilized the lawn on Saturday. Then a little drizzle followed by light rain fell immediately afterwards. I got super lucky! (I know I know, this should’ve been done a couple of months ago)

[@michaelvaldez4576]

Have you heard of the [N-Ext] Bio-Stimulant Pack? It comes with N-Ext RGS N-Ext Humic12 N-Ext Micro Greene 0-0-2 N-Ext Air8 0-0-5 If so what are your thoughts on it for St. Augustine

[@bettercallchadd]

I have not just heard of it but I have used it. I am not a fan of there products. We tried using them professionally and they did not work well at all. I have some major test I will be doing comparing those products with others to really see the results. Thanks for the comment and support 👍

[@lobojr9584]

Hi, I'm going to seed my lawn with zoysia grass seed, it is just dirt on it. (Scotts zoysia grass and mulch seed, full sun and light shade) the 5 lbs 2000 sq ft. I also brought a starter food for new grass (Scotts food starter for new grass 15 lbs covers 5000 sq ft 70% thicker 35% quicker) I just want to know if I did the right choice, and if not, what would you recommend me. Thank you.

[@bettercallchadd]

Do not use zoysia seed!! It does not work well. I tried to seed a lawn with the top brand seed you can buy and it was very ineffective. The wholesale supplier warned me of that as well. Unfortunately seed is not active way to grow a zoysia lawn.

[@msakan5638]

can you please give your expert advise on Sunniland 20-0-6 ? is it good for St. Augustine in Central FL? Thank you

[@bettercallchadd]

It is good. I wish it had a bit more potassium (the last number) but it's still a good spring fertilizer.

[@wilson4069]

Great info. Do you recommend weed control as a spray?

[@bettercallchadd]

Absolutely!!! Post emergent herbicide is really only effective as a liquid. You will not get good results with a granuler. That's a great question, thank you for asking.

[@kwonoh3]

Awesome video, I saw 15-0-15 St. Augustine Fertilizer by Lesco from HomeDepot, any thoughts on this product for St Augustine grass? Thanks in advance!

[@bettercallchadd]

That would work great. A very well balanced fertilizer!!! Let me know how it works!! Thanks for the comment and support 👍

[@jamesbond7060]

Good video though.

[@bettercallchadd]

Thanks man!!! I appreciate the comment and support!!

[@MarthaPulgarin509]

Hi I found your information so valuable. I have a question. I live in South Florida, and my grass is San Agustin. I just applied pre-emergent Turf Gro 0-0-7 yesterday. What do you think, Is it correct for the type of grass? Is it the right time? Tell me something about, I’ll you appreciate it. Thank you

[@bettercallchadd]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your comment and support!!! That is great for the root system to prevent weeds. I would follow up in a month with something like a 20 0 10 slow release. No weed control this time. This will help promote new growth and get the grass to green up. What you applied is a great foundation to prevent weeds and make sure you have a healthy root system!! Great job. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions!!

[@MarthaPulgarin509]

@@bettercallchadd thank you for your faster answer. When you mention 20-0-10 Is this a fertilizer?

[@bettercallchadd]

@@MarthaPulgarin509 yes that is fertilizer. I will link below a quick video I made explaining the numbers on the bag and what they do. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXzIgayrfZuSba8

[@stevenrigsby4635]

Hello i live just above birmingham al i have what i believe is st augustine grass. Ive been cutting it on about 2 on my mower i believe that may be too short ? And ive found some 18-1-9 fertilizer its early may is that a good choice? Thanks for your imput!

[@bettercallchadd]

If its St.augustine it is way to low. Check out my cuttimg height video. That is a great spring and late summer fertilizer. But do not over use it. 4 inches or higher is what St.augustine should be cut at. Thanks for the comment and support 👍

[@jamesbond7060]

I put bonus s to grass across street that is full of weeds just to see what happens. Everyone here in lake jackson Texas live by bonus s. Lowe’s is chopped full of it. I use milo. Where do u get 20/0/10 fert ?

[@bettercallchadd]

Bonus s seems to work well besides in Florida. I see many lawns burned with it and the others don't burn it it almost does nothing for the weeds. I hear great things about Scott's products in other states and for other grasses. You will have to get the 20 0 10 from a local wholesale company. We have a site one here where locals and professionals can get product. I would Google it and do some online shopping to find some locally. I hope this helps. Thank you for the comment.

[@nickt8282]

If I have already applied Bonus S and have some dead/bare spots, what would u recommend me doing?

[@bettercallchadd]

Check out my video how to fill in thin and bare areas. If they are small you can use the tips in that video. They are bigger you may need sod. That video will let you know!!! Thanks Nick for the comment and support 👍

[@nickt8282]

@@bettercallchadd ok that’s what I was thinking, I’ve got that saved and gonna try doing that soon! Thanks!

[@gabrielsanchez5816]

I went to Lowe’s and picked up Lesco Fertilizer 20-5-10 Slow Release. Can you do a product review or advise how many times I can throw this down? Feed duration says up to 28 days

[@bettercallchadd]

That is great blend. My recommendation would be once in the spring and once at the end of the summer. The rest of the time you should be spoon feeding your lawn with miliorgnite or something with micronutrients. You do not want to apply this year around because that would be way too much Nitergeon and can cause thatch issues down the road. I hope this helps. Thank you for the comment and support!!

[@gabrielsanchez5816]

@@bettercallchadd thank you for the advice! Keep up the great content!

[@bettercallchadd]

@@gabrielsanchez5816 no problem!! Thank you for the support!!🤙👍

[@margaretbattista2298]

Ok now confused i read that 2 4 d is not good for st augustine but you said to use avenue south but it contains 2 4 d . What should i use?

[@bettercallchadd]

Avenue south is the only 2-4 D im aware that you can use on St.augustine. its very confusing but avenue south has found a way to have it not effect St.augustine but still kill weeds just as well. Any other products woth 2-4 D will likely stress or kill your St.augustine. I know its confusing but that's what makes it fun!!😄

[@jasonjunior1848]

can i add the ironite right after fertilizing? mid march south florida

[@bettercallchadd]

I would just wait a month. No need to apply at the same time.

[@jasonjunior1848]

@@bettercallchadd thank you ! any other things i could add along with ironite, just to make lawn better?

[@bettercallchadd]

@@jasonjunior1848 humic acid!!! Humic is always a win and helps in recovery your soil to get more out of your fertilizer.

[@OscarGonzalez-zp5od]

When I look at this video I notice the Scott’s weed and feed is 28-0-10 I know you said the weed and feeds don’t work but do you think it would be a great spring fertilizer based on the numbers

[@bettercallchadd]

It would be a good spring fertilizer but not mixed with weed control. Applying that much nitergeon and weed control at that same is risky for very miminual results in the weed killing category. I just do a regular granular and liquid weed control. Best bang for buck. Neither way is wrong though.

[@drewsg3]

I just bought Spectricide with Atrazine because I told it's the one thing that is safe for St. Augustine grass. I have a huge problem with dollarweed in a section in my backyard, is there is something better that I can use? because I've read Atrazine can be bad for the environment, especially since I live on a lake and canal.

[@bettercallchadd]

Glad to see you are aware of the products you are using. Atrazine was once needed for dollar weeds but is now an outdated product. Many other products that will get the same results with the effects and risk. I recommend going to domyownpest.com and get a bottle of avenue south. That will take care of your dollar weeds and not nearly as hot of a product. You can use this year around. You just have to change rates between summer and winter. Make sure to read the label for the proper rates. Thanks for the support and comment.

[@drewsg3]

@@bettercallchadd Hey, thanks for the reply. That url doesn't go anywhere, but when I search for Avenue South, the products over $112... is that how much it goes for?

[@bettercallchadd]

@@drewsg3 yes. Its should that much for a gallon less. I know the price is high but you are only using ounces of that product everytime you treat. It should last you a year or two. But the result for broadleaf weeds is amazing.

[@jamesbond7060]

Just how often can I fert. Say 6-0-4? Just how much n2 a season can I put down ?

[@bettercallchadd]

Check your local agriculture agency for Nitergeon laws. They differ from county to county. But if it was just 6 0 4 I would recommend about every 45 days in growing season. Make sure it has micro nutrients as well. Very important!! Thanks for the comment and support!!

[@Fortvinsala]

@@bettercallchadd what are some micro nutrients i should be looking for?

[@robbiegolding1831]

You should have covered the Sunniland products. Made in Florida just for st aug and zoysia bahia

[@bettercallchadd]

Thank you so much for this recommendation. I will do some research right away and make video on it soon. Thank you for the support.

[@webeducation]

Yeah unfortunately Sunniland is mostly a Lowes product.

[@marcelosantana9311]

The review were not great when I looked to purchase.

[@bettercallchadd]

@@marcelosantana9311 on the sunniland products?

[@marcelosantana9311]

@@bettercallchadd yes, for their weed and feed. Not too bad but a few complains. Model# 128820 at Lowe’s website.

[@bobshelton2812]

What about the Purely Organic brand? For several years, I have gone with organic fertilizers only.

[@bettercallchadd]

Thanks for the comment Bob. What are some of the organic brands and products you use?

[@bobshelton2812]

@@bettercallchadd Well, the list is long and I doubt that I will remember all the names. I have used Milorganite, Hou-Actinite, and a couple of the other biosolid generics. I have used Purely Organic, Safer Lawn Restore, Scotts Natural Law Food, Revive, and a couple of the other (non biosolid brands) that I don't remember the name of right now. I also distribute my own compost across the lawn every year. I swap those brands from year to year and sometimes use more than one brand per year to vary the amounts of Phosphorus and Potash. The pH runs at about 6, which the oak trees prefer.

[@bettercallchadd]

@@bobshelton2812 thanks for sharing those brands. This is great information. I am going to check those products out and run some test to see the results. It will make for a great video!! Thank you.

[@theking-el9mp]

As a starter if the Active ingredient it says N/A that is fine?

[@bettercallchadd]

That probably means that it is only fertilizer. No weed or pest control. Thanks for the comment!! Hope this helps.

[@theking-el9mp]

@@bettercallchadd Thank you so much your videos help to explain to my Father the basics as well teach me

[@bettercallchadd]

@@theking-el9mp thank you so much!! So cool to hear that!! Glad we could help!!!

[@jackcassidy9403]

Chad, Getting ready to fertilize St Aug lawn and watched your video. I did not see any single fertilizer recommended though. Can you recommend one? North Dallas TX. Jack C

[@bettercallchadd]

20 0 10 would be best. It may take some research to get find some. If not the Scott's fall fertilizer would be the next best. If your lawn was hit by that freeze make sure to take it easy. Too much too soon could stress the lawn out more. Thanks for the comment. Hope this helps.

[@jokrazy2002]

I live in fort worth and put down 10-10-10 aobut 3 weeks ago. My St Aug is waking up already. Ive been putting low dose of 10-10-10 every 4 weeks since dec because i have fescue mixed in my st aug. Planted fescue this fall so i can have year around green. was my first season and i will be doing it every year now. my lawn is thick fescue with st aug waking up now.

[@bettercallchadd]

@@jokrazy2002 that's a great way to do!!! Nicely done!!🤙 I have never seen a fescue/st. Augustine lawn before!! Very cool because like you said green year around!! Does the fescue die out in the summer?

[@mikepenninger8220]

You don't recommend Weed and Feed. What do you suggest for weed prevention and control? Dollar weed, Spurge, Sedge (all kinds), Dandelions, Alligator grass

[@bettercallchadd]

Any pre emergent that has your turf on the label whether its liquid or granular will be fine. Liquid weed control is the only way to go. I will be making a video on how to pick which Liquid herbicides to use. Now that you know Liquid is the best way take the same principles from this video and use it to research Liquid herbicides that will treat the weeds you are looking and for the type of Turf you have. You need one for broadleaf weeds and one for sedge weeds. I hope this helps.

[@whuzup3]

I have St. Augustine and bought 15-5-10 with Atrazene what's the problem with that chemical? I bought nitro-phos.

[@bettercallchadd]

The 15 5 10 is great. Atrazine can easily burn St.Augustine grass. Depending where you are that much Nitergeon mixed with one of the hottest weed killers on the market can do some damage if applied in warm temperatures like 80 and above or just too much. Not much room for error. Also liquid post emergent weed control is the best. Granular does not work that well. They have many better herbicides now that are just as effective without the risk of burning so easily. I hope this helps. Thank you for the comment.

[@whuzup3]

@@bettercallchadd Thanks for the quick reply👍I also bought just the nitro-phos 15-5-10 fertilizer so I'll use that instead. Subbed to your channel💪

[@bettercallchadd]

@@whuzup3 perfect!!!! Your lawn will be very happy. Thanks for the sub. I really appreciate that. Get a product called avenue south for the weeds. Get a 1 to 2 gallon hand sprayer ( 5 gallons if you have a big lawn) and spot treat the weeds. Get some blue tracer die it really helps. Follow the label rate on the bottle. Its expensive but will last a long time for you and take care of almost every broadleaf weed in your St.augustine lawn.

[@whuzup3]

@@bettercallchadd Thanks for all of thr advice! There's a couple places near me that carry that product for right at $100 for a gallon. My lawn is full of weeds and lots of crabgrass. I'll update you in a few weeks with my results👍

[@bettercallchadd]

@@whuzup3 that's a fair price. Just mix make to sure to mix light. You can always apply more later. Check out my yoe to get rid of crabgrass video on our channel. It will help a lot. No problem!! I love to help. Goodluck on your lawn journey!!!

[@sammoore5286]

What’s wrong with using atrazine?

[@bettercallchadd]

I replied to this question you asked on the other vidoe!! Thank you for the comment!!

[@myfriendmurf]

Chad, I "LOVE" your enthusiasm. Check out Sunniland Professional Turf Fert. 24-0-11. I put down a lower pounds on the ground for the first Spring feeding. All (probably 3 more) future feedings at 3 lbs/1000. I've just "subscribed" to your channel and look forward to viewing. Stay fun!

[@bettercallchadd]

Gene thank you so much for the the comment and kinds words. Comments like this mean thr world to me and i appreciate them more then you could know. Thank you thank you so much for this comment and support!!!! That sounds like a great blend at a great rate. I am going to do a review of the sunniland line of products very soon. Thank you for the video idea and great information with rates you used!! I appreciate the support!!! Keep me updated with how your lawn is doing after those rounds of fertilizer!!!

[@myfriendmurf]

I'm in The Villages, FL (Central Florida) and have shared your KZbin channel with friends and neighbors. SA & ZOYSIA are the primary grass types here. Wish I had found the channel a year ago or so ... but I have it now and that's a plus.

[@bettercallchadd]

@@myfriendmurf thanks for sharing with friends!!! I'm glad you found us now and this year will be full of vidoes and great information because of all the support from people like you!!! Thank you again!!

[@audralee6362]

Hi Chadd! Love your videos. I sodded by back yard with St.Augustine grass last month. I live in South Texas.. I applied started fertilizer by Scotts.I overwatered and a lot of weeds grew. I took them out manually but now I need to know what is the best pre emergent I can use to prevent them again. Plus, when is the best time to fertilize again?

[@bettercallchadd]

Thank you for the kind words and support. Check out my pre emergent video and the one I just posted yesterday. I hope they help.

[@henrytaylor69]

the whole time on what not to buy.

[@bettercallchadd]

Sometimes the best lessons come from what not to do!!! Thanks for the support!

[@Pureabundance8]

Totally confused

[@bettercallchadd]

Check out some of our videos about fertilizer on our channel. That might help.