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my soild Ph came in at 8.6 and Pete Moss was recommended. I have spread Pete Moss around an eight thick over my entire lawn--what else should i do. I understand the high pH is preventing the St Augustine from poicking up nutrients from the soil and that might explian why it looks dry, yellow and generaly unhealthy. Thanks
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Add Soil Sulphur to correct excess alkalinity in the soil at a rate of 1-2 lbs. per 100 square feet. In high alkaline soil iron becomes tied up and you will see St Augustine start to yellow. If you look closely at the grass blade it will have vertical green veins, this is called iron chlorosis. An application of greensand at 10-20 lbs per 1000 square feet will supply the iron to your lawn. I would also apply a half inch to quarter inch layer of compost to your lawn. The compost will reduce your watering needs, make more nutrients available from your fertilizer and add as a food source for good fungus. Unfortunately, St Augustine in high alkaline soil and after Summer is a given to show iron chlorosis and fungal diseases. If you are living anywhere besides the costal plains I would compost your yard in the spring and fall along with an application of greensand.
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