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10 HAWAII RENOVATION NOVEMBER 27, 2022
A DURABLE TURFGRASS THAT’S
MADE FOR THE SHADE
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duces a dense canopy with lush, dark green blades.
“Other varieties of St. Augustine grass are wild-looking, but Captiva is thinner, finer and more aesthetically pleasing,” Fong says.
Requiring less maintenance than any other variety sold by Hawaiian Turf- grass, Captiva St. Augustine has a mas- sive lateral root system.
“Aggressive cutting isn’t good for it because it actually kills off the runners,” Fong says. “Captiva should be cut every two to four weeks with a rotary mower when it’s 2 inches or higher.”
hen it comes to real estate, an enormous shade tree or two is often a desirable feature of
any property. But as many homeowners can tell you, maintaining a healthy lawn under big shade trees can be a challenge.
“When a lawn is heavily shaded, root growth is inhibited, and it can be vul- nerable to pests and disease,” says Sean Fong, owner of Hawaiian Turfgrass in Mililani. “Choosing the right grass for a shady yard really helps.”
Though all grasses require at least some direct sunlight — at least five hours or more is recommended — Ha- waiian Turfgrass offers a product that was created specifically for shaded conditions.
MADE FOR THE SHADE
every day, you’ll need a hardy, shade- tolerant grass like this one.”
Developed by the University of Florida, Captiva St. Augustine pro-
“We recommend a grass called Cap- tiva® St. Augustine for heavily shaded yards,” Fong says. “If your yard gets less than four hours of direct sunlight
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