The more sunlight a lawn has, the thicker it will be. If you have trees, it is important to keep branches trimmed at a nice canopy in order to allow sufficient sunlight on the grass. The more shade a lawn has, the thinner it will most likely be, especially during the summer rainy season.
Additional News & Information from BK Turf
Mowing of Lawn
For best results, a St. Augustine lawn should be 4″ AFTER it is cut. Cutting the grass at a higher level will allow the grass to grow thicker.
Sodding of St. Augustine Turf
It is best to sod March 15 – April 30, or October 15 – November 15.
Tips for Shrubs
Irrigation of shrubs is normally half of what you would do for your lawn.