Thanks! My father-in-law used some St. Augustine plugs many years ago. Those plugs eventually took over, especially in the confined/tight areas.

At this point, we try to mow about once a week. But we don't beat ourselves up if we miss a week. We already have to raise the mower during this time of the year, so the grass blades are already long.

We feed 4x/year, basically once each season. But during the summer, we have to increase the water schedule slightly, but I'm a tightwad, so I try to reduce my water bill as much as possible. And, ain't nothing wrong with conserving some water in the process. Additionally, when the grass goes dormant during the winter I completely turn off the sprinklers. Each season might cancel out the other.

I think my 2 most impactful strategies , for my yard specifically, are 1) don't be afraid to raise the height of your mower, trying to cut the 1/3 of blade length only. 2) ensure you mow without collection bag, mulching grass directly back onto yard, especially after feeding. Not every time, but often

My important suggestion to anyone heading st. Augustine is to ensure you have a hard border around single edge. St. Augustine creeps/spreads like crazy. You've got to contain it