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  • Are there advantages treating St Augustine grass with ammonium sulfate?

    Ammonium sulfate is an acid forming fertilizer that contains 21% nitrogen and is good for the alkaline soils of Parker County. It also helps maintain or can help reduce the pH in your soil.

  • How Do I Keep A Healthy Lawn

    The three most important keys to obtaining a thick and healthy lawn are mowing, watering, and fertilizing. A thick and healthy lawn is the best weed control. The link below is for a publication written by Parker County Master Gardener Bob Starnes. "Turf Management Tips by the Month". This will cover Bermuda, St. Augustine, and Zoysia grasses.

    Turf Management Tips by the Month

  • What is the Average Annual Rainfall in Parker County?

    What is the average annual rainfall in Parker County?

    It is considered to be 32 inches annually. We have been in a drought situation since 2006, so that number may be hard to attain this year.

Texas AgriLife Extension Office

604 N Main St Ste 200
Weatherford, TX 76086

Phone: (817) 598.6168

Fax: (817) 598.6159

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(817) 598-6096
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