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St Aug Sod Growth Questions.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:09 pm
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:09 pm
About 3-4 weeks ago I placed St Aug sod down a badly barren patch along my driveway. The picture above was taken after the work was complete.
I water for 15 min twice a day with a fan sprinkler, and the grass is now a healthy bright green. I know I need to start to water heavier and less frequently to promote deeper root growth.
Any advice on watering length and frequency? Perhaps 1 he a day 30 min 3x per week?
Also, any idea on how long it will take for the runners to start filling in? I haven't had to mow it yet so I'm assuming it is still establishing its roots.
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Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:17 pm to Bmath
i like your grass cause it's good for hopscotching
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:18 pm to Chad504boy
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:20 pm to Chad504boy
Considering the technique is called checkerboarding I don't really mind the children's game reference.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:21 pm to Bmath
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Also, any idea on how long it will take for the runners to start filling in? I haven't had to mow it yet so I'm assuming it is still establishing its roots.
Checkerboard rather than just buy 15 more squares to have it covered? You also have to make it level with your existing grass or it always look like crap
This post was edited on 5/1/13 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:22 pm to Bmath
Can you still pull the squares up easily? We recommended the first couple days all the water you could afford to put on it. For two weeks just keep it slightly damp underneath. After that go to an every other day, about 30 minutes a day.
It's gonna take a couple growing seasons (years) for that to truly grow in so it doesn't look patchy. By the end of the summer you might have some runners touching each other. You'll probably have some weeds fill in between until the st aug can cover it all.
It's gonna take a couple growing seasons (years) for that to truly grow in so it doesn't look patchy. By the end of the summer you might have some runners touching each other. You'll probably have some weeds fill in between until the st aug can cover it all.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:25 pm to Bmath
spend about 10.00 more dollars and fill that area in... you checker board your back yard not the front...come on man.... 
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:27 pm to Bmath
That's not checkerboarding. That's scattering. you should have spent the extra $15-20 and filled the gaps. In fact, you should still do it.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:29 pm to pointdog33
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Checkerboard rather than just buy 15 more squares to have it covered? You also have to make it level with your existing grass or it always look like crap
Everything I read recommending doing that with St Aug. I don't disagree that it looks a bit silly right now. FWIW I'm on a budget, and I had to lay a bunch along the street as well.
I can't pull more than the very edge up without ripping roots. I feel like it is time to change up the watering.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:30 pm to TexasTiger
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spend about 10.00 more dollars and fill that area in... you checker board your back yard not the front...come on man....
You shouldn't checkerboard anything.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:31 pm to Cdawg
Hey Cdawg, can I broadcast some Bermuda seeds in some bare spots in my yard right now and expect to see some results? Or will I be pissing in the wind?
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:32 pm to Bmath
Take a 5x5 inch square from your neighbors grass each night. In a week or two, your yard should be filled in.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:33 pm to LSUballs
sure. Going into May it's about to be prime.
This post was edited on 5/1/13 at 3:34 pm
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:36 pm to Cdawg
Do I need to till, cover or anything or can I just sprinkle them shits on the dirt?
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:37 pm to Bmath
Like other people said I would fork up the extra $$$ and fill it in. If you really want to save money I'd cut that sod up and make plugs. St. Aug is hearty and aggressive and will fill in with plugs very quickly.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:42 pm to LSUballs
I'd rake it to break the ground a little bit and then sprinkle them shits and water. We're still having "cooler" than normal weather but it is still ok. Bermuda is easy.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:46 pm to Cdawg
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:54 pm to Bmath
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I know I need to start to water heavier and less frequently to promote deeper root growth.
That's a myth.
Don't let it wilt and you'll be fine.
Posted on 5/1/13 at 3:56 pm to Nodust
St Aug will spread 3' in one summer. In Baton Rouge area. Further north it may be less.
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