shyshellndave – posted 23 May 2002 15:55
As my wife an I have not finalized our plans for landscpaing our yard other than a large section of lawn (Approx 2500 Sq. Feet) we are interetsde in plugging to save money. After the lawn is establised and we have made our other landscpaing ideas a reality, (ie., deck, swing set, patio) how hard would it be to use the already established plugged area as a place to get our own plugs to extend the area? Does this damage the lawn to much it can’t spring back with the right care? It will be about a year and a half before all the other idea can get completed, and I hate to put off what I can completed today.
Bill_SC – posted 24 May 2002 06:27
I bought a turf plugger from turf-tec.com and have been taking St. Augustine plugs from good lawn areas and plugging bare areas on one foot centers. It is working very well and the plugs are barely noticeable.
WillR – posted 25 May 2002 08:27
Bill,
Is this the plugger you bought?
TTP1-M Turf-Tec Tubular Turf Plugger
If so, is that not a bit pricey at $120.00?
Bill_SC – posted 30 May 2002 05:33
WillR, Yes, that’s the one and it is pricey, but it’s very well made and replacement blades are available. If you pay by check instead of credit card they ship for free. It’s designed for heavy use like sports turf or golf course maintenance, but I was tired of buying junk. I believe Lowe’s and similar stores carry cheaper pluggers.
WillR – posted 30 May 2002 22:00
And you’ve been satisfied with it?
If so, then I will check it out.
Bill_SC – posted 31 May 2002 08:51
WillR, Yes, I’m very satisfied with the turf-tec plugger. It’s one of the few things I’ve ever bought that was well made and performed above and beyond my expectations. I was actually going to write them a letter to tell them so, but never got around to it. My 22 year old troy-bilt tiller is the other one that comes to mind.
George777 – posted 02 June 2002 18:22
1 yd2 of sod= 324 2″ plugsabout 2250 2″ plugs on 8″ center will establish 1,000 ft2.
prep site before planting:Soil testclean planting siteeradicate weedsremove rocksrough gradeing should conform to final grade 1-2% slope away from buildinglightly tillreplace top soil add fert & lime if neededfinal grade with tiller prior to plugging