The color is lighter than other warm-season turfgrasses.
Centipede Grass Care
Centipede grass is a hardy grass that requires infrequent mowing and little fertilizer.
It does not grow well in the shade.
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Soil
Sandy, slightly acidic soil is ideal.
Saline soils are not suitable for centipede grass.
When irrigated, it should be watered to a depth of 4 to 6 inches.
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Light, superficial watering will only result in undesirable shallow root growth.
If your soil is sandy, you will need to water more frequently.
Temperature and Humidity
Centipede grass needs a warm, humid climate.
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It is not cold-tolerant.
It is normal for the grass to turn brown when the temperatures drop in the fall.
This is because the grass is not yet well established when the temperatures drop in the fall.
Treat any weeds and fertilize before the first frost, and trim grass to a height of 2 inches.
Maintain the 2-inch height throughout the winter.
Its symptom is patches of grass that wont turn green in the spring and eventually die.
Proper lawn care is important for the prevention and management of both diseases.
Dead Patches
After a cold winter, you may notice dead patches in your grass.
They could appear dead or yellow.
To combat, try a low nitrogen fertilizer.
Weed Growth
It’s not uncommon to find weeds in centipede grass.
No, centipede grass does not go dormant and will still need to be watered occasionally in the winter.
Centipede grass grows slowly, therefore it is important to keep the weeds under control.
After reducing the mowing height, inspect the grass.
If it looks bare or scalped, reset it to the previous height.
