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Turf management practices for proper care of your Sarasota Turf starts with proper mowing hieghts.  So many companies that care for turf mow weekly, this is a big mistake, mowing should be based on growth rate of the grass not the calendar.  Also change pattern of mowing each week, this reduces stress on turf.  Making sure the blade of the mower is sharp helps keep stress down also.  St. Augustine in Sarasota needs all good management practices especially in Summer.  Make sure the turf is cut at proper hieghts.  3.5″ to 4″ I find to work best, yes there are companies that cut shorter but this increases water and fertilization to keep green and healthy, which we all know in Sarasota and in this entire south west region water can not be wasted and fertilizer polutes our water supplies and the Gulf Of Mexico.  For more information visit our web site or contact Sarasota extension services, there is good information and its free.