st. Augustine sod

matlockg – posted 27 June 2002 21:34

I live south of Columbus, Georgia. I have tried unsucessfully to grow centipede sod on my shady lot. I have many pecan trees that create this shade. I have heard that Saint Augustine sod would grow in this shade. Is this correct and if so, where is it available in my area?

Bill_SC – posted 28 June 2002 06:10

Palmetto St. Augustine grass (and other s.a. varieties) grow well in the shade. See sodsolutions.com for photo gallery, information and where to buy. I have been buying Bethel Farms plugs at Lowe’s to establish a “grass nursery” for my yard, then cut my own plugs to put in bare spots in the lawn.

wdrake – posted 28 June 2002 06:10

St Augustine will do better in the shade than most warm season grasses. Check referenced site for Georgia growers.

http://www.thebluebook.com/cl/stall2620.htm

Also check phone book for local suppliers

You can also contact country extension agent for some sources.

http://www.ces.uga.edu/ces/unit.cfm