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What can I do … I live in Houston
Hello. Recently purchased our first home about a year ago. I have minimal lawn care experience but am motivated to get the yard greener with fewer weeds so the little one can play in nice grass.
Live in Houston, TX with St. Augustine grass. Front yard is about 2,000 sqft and backyard is another 2,000 sqft. I have decided that I will follow Randy Lemmons schedule this year:
https://ktrh.iheart.com/content/2017-06-26-randys-lawn-fertilization-schedule/
https://i.iheart.com/v3/re/new_assets/829ec8e8-4391-450f-84fe-e2394c44fcb9/?passthrough=1
I purchased the following:
-Nitro-Phos Imperial Lawn Fertilizer 15-5-10
-Nitro-Phos Superturf Fertilizer 19-4-10
-Nitro-Phos Barricade Preemergence Herbicide
-Nitro-Phos Fall Special 8-12-16
-Scotts Wizz Hand-Held Spreader
No irrigation system, but I plan to use an Oscillating Sprinkler to cover the rectangular shape of the yard both front/back - just need a watering plan and budget.
My main concern is that there are already a significant amount of weeds that did not exist when we moved in. The Randy Lemmon plan starts off in February with a Fertilizer and Pre-emergent, but this will not eliminate the current weeds, correct?
Weed/lawn photos:
https://imgur.com/a/Sf5Uawq
Also, should I apply the optional "trace minerals - azomite, nature's way, soil mender"?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.