How would one go about effectively digging out a healthy plug without destroying the root system? I know St. Aug is fairly tough within their roots and will vein out and regrow, but I wasn't sure if there was a specific way to effectively dig out a plug from an existing lawn.

Also, would buying St. Augustine plugs be just as effective? I might go that route first before I decide to dig into my existing lawn. Also, I'm not familiar with the different "brands" of St. Aug plugs. Are some better for South LA than others?

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Fill empty holes with mason sand.

Mason sand AND topsoil mix? Or just mason sand?

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Posted by MikeD

Baton Rouge

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Posted on 4/29/24 at 2:22 pm to BilbeauTBaggins

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How would one go about effectively digging out a healthy plug without destroying the root system? I know St. Aug is fairly tough within their roots and will vein out and regrow, but I wasn't sure if there was a specific way to effectively dig out a plug from an existing lawn.

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It refills pretty quickly. I've also just done strips 3-4" deep the width of my shovel and just cut up into smaller plugs sized. Yes you can also buy plugs. Can't comment on variations just success I've had refilling bare spots (areas under debris pile after hurricanes for example).

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Posted by WhiskeyThrottle

Weatherford Tx

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Posted on 4/29/24 at 7:28 pm to BilbeauTBaggins

St Augustine crawls pretty quick. I did a checkerboard pattern at a previous house and it filled in quickly. If you’re hesitant to do plugs you could buy a pallet or two and checkerboard it.

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