St Augustine in Atlanta, GA

reason – posted 06 June 2008 19:19

I’m considering planting Palmetto St Augustine here in Atlanta, GA. Palmetto may be more cold hardy than other varieties, but is it too risky to plant it here? I will appreciate your suggestions and comments.

Almaroad – posted 08 June 2008 15:53

Great Choice. It is more shade tolerant and disease resistant than other culivars as “Bitter Blue”

landscapelifer – posted 18 June 2008 19:15

Yes agreed Palmetto becoming a favorite of mine for it’s many tolerencies. Avoid sodding in any heavy shade during grow season as it will likey fall to Pythium Root Rot in 6 weeks time. Have a good inground irrigation system with GREAT COVERAGE and that will limit the problems you’ll need deal with. Water only when it wilts and mow at 4″ (with a sharp blade)and when at a time you won’t be removing more than 1/3 the leaf blade. It’s so easy to have a beautiful St Aug lawn with the right preparations.