Dillo Dirt on St. Augustine: Scorch Patches Likely Heat Stress

Austin, TX. Dillo Dirt (composted yard waste) applied weekend. Watering now. Scorched patches, yellow curled blades. Normal?

Likely: Uneven Application + Hot Sun

• Thicker mulch patches hold heat → stress grass.
• Dark color absorbs sun.
• Days since app = acute stress phase.

Fix: Water to Cool

Morning watering should recover it. If not in 1 week, check for fertilizer burn (unlikely with compost).

Compost is good—just apply evenly, not heavy.