{"id":65608,"date":"2026-05-28T10:34:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T13:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=65608"},"modified":"2026-08-07T21:09:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T00:09:07","slug":"centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Centipedegrass Lawn Maintenance Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 <strong>Centipedegrass has strict sensitivities<\/strong> to nitrogen, phosphorus, and foot traffic that differ from most other grass types.<br>\u2022 <strong>Mow centipedegrass to 1 to 2 inches<\/strong> and fertilize lightly. Over-fertilizing is one of the leading causes of centipedegrass decline.<br>\u2022 <strong>Water centipedegrass about 1 inch per week<\/strong> during active growth, and scale back watering entirely once it goes dormant in winter.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Centipedegrass earns its &#8220;lazy man&#8217;s grass&#8221; reputation. This warm-season turfgrass thrives in acidic, low-fertility soils where Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass struggle, and gets by on less mowing and fertilizer than most southern lawns.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But &#8220;low-maintenance&#8221; isn&#8217;t &#8220;no-maintenance.&#8221; The wrong fertilizer schedule, mowing height, or soil pH can quickly push your centipedegrass lawn into decline.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This centipedegrass maintenance guide covers mowing, watering, fertilization, and how to spot and prevent common problems.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-8e104309-67bc-4cfd-a10b-bcaa7a91444f\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">Table of Contents<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/#0-what-is-centipedegrass\" style=\"\">What Is Centipedegrass?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/#1-centipedegrass-monthly-maintenance-calendar\" style=\"\">Centipedegrass Monthly Maintenance Calendar<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/#2-how-to-care-for-centipedegrass\" style=\"\">How to Care for Centipedegrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/#13-why-is-my-centipedegrass-dying\" style=\"\">Why Is My Centipedegrass Dying?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/#14-pros-and-cons-of-centipedegrass\" style=\"\">Pros and Cons of Centipedegrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/#15-faqs\" style=\"\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 id=\"0-what-is-centipedegrass\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Centipedegrass?<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_centipedegrass-800-800-1-1.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Centipedegrass\" class=\"wp-image-58019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_centipedegrass-800-800-1-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_centipedegrass-800-800-1-1-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_centipedegrass-800-800-1-1-646x440.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_centipedegrass-800-800-1-1-150x102.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/rsz_centipedegrass-800-800-1-1-768x523.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Centipedegrass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:University_of_Georgia,_Research_and_Education_Garden_grass_1.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michael Rivera<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Centipedegrass is a low-maintenance, warm-season turfgrass with apple-green color and a coarse leaf texture. It&#8217;s one of the few turfgrasses that actively prefers poor, acidic soil (pH 5.0 to 6.0), which means it genuinely thrives where other grasses struggle.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since it&#8217;s a warm-season grass, centipedegrass thrives in the southern half of the United States. It actively grows in summer and turns brown and dormant in winter. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Centipedegrass may also work as a transition zone grass, but it could suffer in harsh winters.&nbsp;The most cold-tolerant seeded variety is TifBlair.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s a quick overview of centipedegrass characteristics:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Characteristic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Classification<\/strong><\/td><td>Warm-season grass<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Spreads by<\/strong><\/td><td>Stems (stolons)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shade tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>Moderate (needs at least 6 hours of full sun)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Drought tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Traffic tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mowing height<\/strong><\/td><td>1 to 2 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fertilizer needs<\/strong><\/td><td>1 to 2 lbs of nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. yearly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/warm-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">Guide to Growing Warm-Season Grasses<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"1-centipedegrass-monthly-maintenance-calendar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Centipedegrass Monthly Maintenance Calendar<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Centipedegrass care needs to happen at specific times throughout the year. Use this calendar to track when to perform each lawn chore.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>green check marks<\/strong> represent the best time to complete a task. The <strong>dashes<\/strong> represent a possible time to complete a task. This calendar is based on meteorological seasons, meaning each season begins on the first day of the month rather than on equinoxes and solstices.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-custom-css wp-custom-css-f8b82b70\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Treatment<\/strong><\/td><td>Mar<\/td><td>Apr<\/td><td>May<\/td><td>Jun<\/td><td>Jul<\/td><td>Aug<\/td><td>Sep<\/td><td>Oct<\/td><td>Nov<\/td><td>Dec<\/td><td>Jan<\/td><td>Feb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mow<\/td><td><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weekly watering<\/td><td><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fertilizing<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Soil amendments<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aerating<\/td><td><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dethatching<\/td><td><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seeding<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sod installation<\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pre-emergent weed control<\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post-emergent weed control<\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grub&nbsp;and&nbsp;pest control<\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Disease control<\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150372\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"wp-image-150373\" style=\"width: 16px; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/checks-1.svg\" alt=\"\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 id=\"2-how-to-care-for-centipedegrass\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Care for Centipedegrass<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Centipedegrass has a few quirks that trip up even experienced lawn owners, especially around fertilization and mowing height. Here&#8217;s a quick-reference summary followed by step-by-step guidance for each task.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Task<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Frequency<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mowing<\/td><td>5 to 7 days during peak growth<\/td><td>Keep at 1 to 2 inches tall<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Watering<\/td><td>Weekly during growth<\/td><td>1 inch per week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fertilizing<\/td><td>Once yearly<\/td><td>1 to 2 lbs nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aerating<\/td><td>Once yearly<\/td><td>Spring or summer when grass grows strong<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dethatching<\/td><td>As needed<\/td><td>When thatch layer exceeds 0.5 inch<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h3 id=\"3-how-to-mow-centipedegrass\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Mow Centipedegrass<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mowing-grass-1.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Lawn mower cutting green grass in a backyard with a wooden fence and arborvitae trees.\" class=\"wp-image-143659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mowing-grass-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mowing-grass-1-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mowing-grass-1-656x444.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mowing-grass-1-150x102.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mowing-grass-1-768x520.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lawn mower cutting green grass in a backyard. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/lawn-mower-cutting-green-grass-in-backyard-mowing-lawn\/85781068\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mariusz Blach<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mow centipedegrass <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uaex.uada.edu\/publications\/pdf\/FSA-6120.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">every 5 to 7 days<\/a> during peak growth, keeping it&nbsp;<strong>between 1 and 2 inches tall<\/strong>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start mowing after it greens up in spring. A common guideline is to wait until at least 50% of the lawn has greened up before beginning regular mowing. Cutting too early or too low is especially damaging to centipedegrass which spreads by aboveground stolons.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p>Start at 2 inches, then gradually lower until you reach your preferred height (never below 1 inch). <\/p><\/li>    <li><p>When drought-stressed, mow less often and raise the height by \u00bd to 1 inch temporarily, but never exceed 2\u00bd inches.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p>Keep mowing at this preferred height up until fall.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p>When night temperatures drop below 70 degrees, raise the mowing height to 2 inches to help the grass adjust before the first frost.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p>You don&#8217;t need to mow during winter dormancy.  If it stops growing and turns brown, you can put away the mower for the year.<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t need to remove grass clippings unless they&#8217;re clumping or diseased. A mulching lawn mower can turn them into natural fertilizer.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"4-how-to-water-centipedegrass\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Water Centipedegrass<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Actively <a href=\"https:\/\/myfineyard.com\/grass\/centipedegrass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">growing centipedegrass<\/a> requires about 1 inch of water a week, including rainfall. &#8220;In most of the Southeast, [summer] rainfall can meet 60%\u201380% of centipedegrass\u2019s water demand over the course of a normal summer,&#8221; says Eric DeBoer, assistant professor of environmental and soil sciences at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Water when you see early signs of drought stress, DeBoer says, such as footprints&nbsp;lingering, dark bluish-gray color, or wilted, curled leaves.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your soil type affects your watering schedule:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Sandy soils:<\/strong> Drain quickly; split watering into 2 sessions of  \u00bd-inch each<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Clay soils:<\/strong> Absorb slowly; water until runoff, wait 30 minutes, then resume<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Water in the early morning. Nighttime irrigation makes grass prone to disease, and daytime watering can evaporate before it&#8217;s absorbed.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always keep newly sodded or seeded grass moist for germination and root formation.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your centipedegrass goes dormant in winter, water only enough to prevent the soil from becoming powder-dry. A good rule is to water if no rain falls within 3 to 4 weeks.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>Don&#8217;t water when air temperatures are below 40 degrees; otherwise, the grass may freeze.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-much-water-does-centipedegrass-need\/\">How Much Water Does Centipedegrass Need?<\/a><\/p>    <h3 id=\"5-how-to-fertilize-centipedegrass\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fertilize Centipedegrass<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fertilizer-on-grass.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Fertilizer for grass, lawn, meadow in a bag of white granules on a background of green grass\" class=\"wp-image-131268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fertilizer-on-grass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fertilizer-on-grass-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fertilizer-on-grass-656x491.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fertilizer-on-grass-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fertilizer-on-grass-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fertilizer on grass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/pt\/image-photo\/fertilizer-grass-lawn-meadow-bag-white-1790915528\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Centipedegrass requires about 1 to 2 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet yearly, depending on your soil type and climate. Sandy soils typically need more nitrogen than clay.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s significantly less than Bermudagrass, which typically requires 2 to 6 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet per year. It&#8217;s so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/can-you-over-fertilize-lawn\/\">easy to over-fertilize<\/a> and trigger <a href=\"https:\/\/fieldreport.caes.uga.edu\/publications\/C1003\/centipedegrass-decline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">centipedegrass decline<\/a> if you forget it needs less fertilizer than other warm-season grasses.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fertilize with these timing guidelines:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> Fertilize 1 or 2 times per year, with 1\/2 to 1 pound of nitrogen per application, but no more than 2 pounds of nitrogen per year.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Best timing:<\/strong> Late spring through summer, after the last frost and once grass has greened up.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Stress caution: <\/strong>Avoid fertilizing when your lawn shows signs of heat or drought stress. Wilted, curled, or bluish-gray blades mean the grass can&#8217;t absorb nutrients and fertilizer will do more harm than good.<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always get a soil test before choosing a fertilizer so you know which nutrients your soil needs.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Centipedegrass can&#8217;t tolerate high-phosphorus soils or low-potassium soils. Don&#8217;t apply phosphorus unless a soil test recommends it. High phosphorus levels block iron absorption, causing the lawn to yellow (iron chlorosis).<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/when-to-fertilize-centipedegrass\/\">How and When to Fertilize Centipedegrass<\/a><\/p>    <h3 id=\"6-does-centipedegrass-need-lime-or-sulfur\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Centipedegrass Need Lime or Sulfur?<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnstarterdev.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/soil-ph-update-1.jpg\" alt=\"infographic for soil ph\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For centipedegrass, soil amendment almost always means correcting pH. Most grasses prefer a pH of 6.0 to 7.0, but centipedegrass needs acidic conditions between 5.0 and 6.0. Outside that window, the grass can&#8217;t absorb nutrients effectively.  <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Use lime to raise low pH: <\/strong>Apply in summer or fall only if a soil test shows pH below 5.0, and follow the lab&#8217;s recommended amount carefully. Centipedegrass is sensitive to overliming \u2014 pushing pH above 6.5 causes iron chlorosis.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Use sulfur to lower high pH:<\/strong> Recommended when pH is over 6.5 as indicated by a soil test. Use the amount of sulfur indicated by the lab results. Apply when air temperatures are consistently below 75 degrees and water in immediately after.  <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recheck soil pH 3 months after treatment. Retest every 2 to 3 years.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>Specify you grow centipede when sending soil for testing so they adjust recommendations for a desirable pH range of 5.0 to 6.0.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related: <\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-change-soil-ph\/\">How to Change Your Soil pH<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-treat-iron-chlorosis-in-lawns\/\">How to Treat Iron Chlorosis in Lawns<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"7-how-to-aerate-centipedegrass\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Aerate Centipedegrass<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aeration-1.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Infographic about before and after effects of aeration\" class=\"wp-image-128088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aeration-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aeration-1-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aeration-1-656x422.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aeration-1-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aeration-1-768x494.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Centipedegrass doesn&#8217;t tolerate compacted soil or lots of foot traffic. Signs of soil compaction include:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Physical test:<\/strong> Difficult to insert a screwdriver into the soil<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Drainage issues: <\/strong>Water runs off and forms puddles<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Poor growth:<\/strong> Grass looks thin and yellow<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Health problems:<\/strong> Frequent pest and disease issues<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Core aerate your centipede lawn once a year. Wait until the last frost has passed and the turf has greened up. Ideally aerate in summer when the grass grows strongest, allowing it to bounce back quickly.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-aerate-lawn\/\">How to Aerate Your Lawn: A Complete Guide<\/a><\/p>    <h3 id=\"8-how-to-dethatch-centipedegrass-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Dethatch Centipedegrass&nbsp;<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Centipede&#8217;s high-lignin stolons are slow to decompose, making it one of the most thatch-prone warm-season grasses. If the thatch (the layer of dead and living stems between your soil and grass blades) exceeds \u00bd inch, air, water, and nutrients can&#8217;t reach the roots. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dethatching your lawn loosens the soil and clears the way. Use a dethatcher or power rake with 3-inch blade spacing set \u00bc inch deep. Late spring or summer is the best time to dethatch a centipede lawn.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> If thatch constantly builds up, you&#8217;re likely over-fertilizing.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-dethatch-lawn\/\">How to Dethatch Your Lawn (Plus When to Hire a Pro)<\/a><\/p>    <h3 id=\"9-how-to-seed-and-establish-centipedegrass\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Seed and Establish Centipedegrass<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can establish centipedegrass from seed or sod. Seed is slow: It takes about 28 days to germinate and up to 3 years to fill in. Plant in late spring or early summer. For faster results, install centipede as sod.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does your existing centipedegrass lawn look patchy? Overseeding may be the solution. Spread seeds over your lawn after aeration for the best seed-to-soil contact. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some homeowners overseed warm-season lawns with a cool-season grass for winter color; however, centipedegrass doesn&#8217;t handle this well, and it could damage your existing lawn.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"10-how-to-control-weeds-in-centipedegrass\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Control Weeds in Centipedegrass<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common weeds to watch for include:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p>Annual bluegrass<\/p><\/li>    <li><p>Chickweed<\/p><\/li>    <li><p>Crabgrass<\/p><\/li>    <li><p>Foxtails<\/p><\/li>    <li><p>Goosegrass<\/p><\/li>    <li><p>Henbit<\/p><\/li>    <li><p>Spurge<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good lawn care minimizes weed risk, but they may still appear. Use these herbicide types when manual removal isn&#8217;t practical:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-apply-pre-emergent-herbicide\/\">Pre-emergent herbicides<\/a>: Stop weeds from growing; apply in spring for summer weeds and fall for winter weeds<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/applying-post-emergent-herbicides-to-your-lawn\/\">Post-emergent herbicides<\/a>: Kill existing weeds; apply after the lawn greens up whenever you spot weeds<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Herbicide warning<strong>:<\/strong> Some broadleaf herbicides, including those containing atrazine or 2,4-D, can trigger centipedegrass decline if applied incorrectly. Always verify that any <strong>herbicide label specifically lists centipedegrass as safe<\/strong>, including crabgrass preventers and weed and feed products.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never apply when soil temperatures are above 90 degrees.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"11-how-to-control-pests-in-centipedegrass\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Control Pests in Centipedegrass<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/lawn-grubs.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"image of a lawn grub over a dry patch of grass\" class=\"wp-image-136720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/lawn-grubs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/lawn-grubs-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/lawn-grubs-656x517.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/lawn-grubs-150x118.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/lawn-grubs-768x605.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lawn grub. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/lawn-grub\/359742358\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">freshidea<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This grass is vulnerable to several insect pests, including:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p>Ground pearls (a scale insect)<\/p><\/li>    <li><p>Grubs<\/p><\/li>    <li><p>Mole crickets<\/p><\/li>    <li><p>Nematodes (parasitic roundworms)<\/p><\/li>    <li><p>Spittlebugs<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ground pearls are the trickiest. They&#8217;re a soil-dwelling scale insect with no effective chemical treatment, so prevention through healthy soil and good drainage is your best defense.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/common-insect-pests-damaging-lawn\/\">15 Common Insect Pests Damaging Your Lawn<\/a><\/p>    <h3 id=\"12-how-to-control-diseases-in-centipedegrass\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Control Diseases in Centipedegrass<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common disease is large patch, a fungal disease that develops in warm, humid spring and fall weather. It appears as circular yellow and brown areas, most visible in the spring.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treat with fungicide in the fall to prevent further spread. To reduce your risk:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p>Improve drainage<\/p><\/li>    <li><p>Remove thatch<\/p><\/li>    <li><p>Reduce nitrogen fertilizer<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Very important: Don&#8217;t overwater<\/strong>. &#8220;Centipedegrass naturally prefers the &#8216;lean&#8217; side,&#8221; DeBoer says, &#8220;too much water pushes out oxygen, weakens the root system, and invites disease like large patch.&#8221;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/large-patch-lawn-disease\/\">Large Patch Lawn Disease: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"13-why-is-my-centipedegrass-dying\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is My Centipedegrass Dying?<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yellowing, bare patches, or failure to green up in spring usually point to centipedegrass decline, a deterioration pattern almost always caused by a fixable care mistake. The most common causes:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Over-fertilizing:<\/strong> Too much nitrogen weakens centipedegrass and encourages thatch, eventually triggering a condition called centipedegrass decline. Apply 1 to 2 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet per year at most, from late spring through summer.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Wrong soil pH:<\/strong> Centipedegrass needs acidic soil (between 5.0 and 6.0). If your soil is too alkaline, the grass can&#8217;t absorb nutrients. A soil test is the only way to know.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Poor drainage:<\/strong> This grass dislikes soggy roots. If your yard has low spots where water collects, roots can rot. Aeration helps improve drainage.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Herbicide damage:<\/strong> Some common broadleaf weed killers are too harsh for centipedegrass. Always read the label to confirm a product is safe for your lawn type.<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/why-soil-testing-is-important-for-lawn\/\">9 Reasons Why Soil Testing Is Important for the Lawn<\/a><\/p>    <h2 id=\"14-pros-and-cons-of-centipedegrass\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and Cons of Centipedegrass<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2714 Lowest nitrogen needs of common turfgrasses<\/td><td>\u2718 Prone to centipedegrass decline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2714 Less mowing required (slower growth)<\/td><td>\u2718 Sensitive to foot traffic and compaction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2714 Grows in moderate shade and full sun<\/td><td>\u2718 Struggles in high phosphorus, high pH, or low potassium soils<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2714 Handles low-fertility, acidic soils<\/td><td>\u2718 Prone to excessive thatch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>\u2718 Not tolerant of heavy shade or drought<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If centipedegrass isn&#8217;t working out, consider Zoysiagrass, Bermudagrass, or St. Augustinegrass for southern lawns, or tall fescue for the transition zone.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"15-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17792645107183432\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How Do I Make Centipedegrass Thicker and Greener?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-thicken-your-lawn\/\">thicken your lawn<\/a>, aerate and overseed bare spots in late spring. For color, reach for iron, not nitrogen. Centipedegrass is naturally apple-green, and chelated iron or ferrous sulfate restores its color without pushing the excess growth that causes thatch and decline.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17792645107184105\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can Centipedegrass Grow in Full Shade?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><p>No. Centipedegrass needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. It handles light to moderate shade better than Bermudagrass, but in heavy shade it thins out, grows leggy, and becomes more vulnerable to disease.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17792645107183930\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Centipedegrass Hard to Maintain?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, it&#8217;s one of the lowest-maintenance warm-season grasses. Avoid over-fertilizing, mow at 1 to 2 inches, and keep soil acidic.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 id=\"16-even-lazy-mans-grass-has-its-limits\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Even &#8220;Lazy Man&#8217;s Grass&#8221; Has Its Limits<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Centipedegrass earns its low-maintenance reputation, but &#8220;low&#8221; isn&#8217;t &#8220;none.&#8221; Skip the seasonal care (the spring green-up watch, the summer mowing, the fall thatch check) and small problems compound: thin patches, yellowing blades, the slow drift toward centipedegrass decline.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t have to do it all yourself. LawnStarter&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=mowing\">mowing service<\/a> handles the weekly work, so your lawn stays on schedule even when you can&#8217;t.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image: Closeup of Centipedegrass. 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