Centipede runners, though they may be 15 feet long, grow only about 1/8 inch tall. The grass then puts up taller shoots, up to 2 inches. You generally can't even set a mower to mow that close.

Here is a UF/IFAS Extension publication on centipede grass, which includes more information on how to correctly fertilize a centipede grass lawn: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/lh009 ...

Centipede grass requires less fertilizer than most warm-season grasses, and it can withstand acidic soil. St. Augustine grass is a slow-growing variety type of grass that has wide, coarse leaves ...

Metsulfuron methyl can be safely applied on St. Augustine, Centipede, Bermuda and Zoysia grass during the summer season.This type of herbicide requires repeated applications at 4- to 6- week ...

How much water your lawn needs will depend on the type of grass you have and if your lawn is new or established. ... until the first frost. For warm-season grasses, like zoysia, centipede and ...

The ideal pH level for most grass lawns is between 6.0 and 7.0, slightly acidic to neutral. ... Centipede grass should be mowed at 1 to 2 inches.