Home St. Augustine Grass Palmetto St. Augustine

Developed as an overall upgrade over the Raleigh St. Augustine grass, Palmetto performs better in shade, cold, heat and drought. Palmetto also exhibits better tolerance to fungus and displays more color retention after freezes. Identified as a top performer, The Grass Outlet is a licensed grower of Palmetto St. Augustine and we have continued to increase our production to supply the growing demand.

Key Points

Higher shade tolerance but still needs to receive sunlight
Grows in a wide range of climate and soils
Growth Density and Texture: Palmetto St. Augustine is a demi-dwarf grass that showcases a dense growth pattern with a medium-coarse texture.
Sunlight and Shade Tolerance: This grass variety thrives in sunny and shaded environments, making it a versatile choice for different landscapes.
Drought Resistance: Moderate to High once deep roots are established.
Growth Rate: Exhibits a rapid growth rate, ensuring it covers the ground adequately once established.
Disease and Insect Resistance: Palmetto St. Augustine is known for its resistance against armyworms and decline.
Mowing Requirements: It has low mowing requirements, making it a low-maintenance option for homeowners and landscapers.
pH Preferences: Adaptable.
Weed Resistance: The dense growth of Palmetto St. Augustine helps in crowding out weeds, thus providing natural weed control. Still, pre-emergent herbicides are recommended.
Fertilization Requirements: While it's not overly demanding, a balanced fertilization regimen helps maintain its lush appearance and overall health.
Suitable Environments: residential lawns, commercial landscapes, public areas, providing a visually appealing and durable turf solution.

Palmetto St. Augustine Care Recommendations

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Performance

Mowing Frequency: Moderate
Mowing Height: 2 - 3 in
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Cold Tolerance: Exceptional
Fall Color Retention: High
Injury Recovery: Moderate
Shade Tolerance: High
Wear Resistance: Moderate
Weed Resistance: Moderate
Spring Green Up: High

Insect Tolerance

Web Worms: Low
Chinch Bugs: Low
Army Worms: Exceptional

Disease Tolerance

Decline: Moderate
Brown Patch: Low
Grey Leaf Spot: Low

Steve Winkler

First, some backstory.

The winter weather was not kind to our lawn that was already in pretty dire shape. We tried as early as April to find sod, but supplies were low or non-existent. In July, I found that Home Depot had a pallet of some pretty ratty looking sod. It was dry, and picked through and sitting on a pallet in the parking lot. I bought 15 blocks of that sod and put it down. After 3 or four days, It looked like it was going to be ok, so that’s when I decided that it was probably a good time to sod the rest of the yard.

Our journey with the Grass Outlet began in July when I ordered 4 pallets of Texas Native St. Augustine. Upon arrival it looked healthy and I had no reason to question it that day. A few pieces on top were dry from transportation. We went about installing it immediately. By late morning, we were about done and began watering it in per the sod care guide. The first few days all seemed fine, but within a week, we noticed something wasn’t right. We had prepped the areas well, and followed the installation and care instructions to a tee, so I knew that there wasn’t anything I had done wrong. I knew to reach out to the company as soon as I noticed something.

The customer service team was responsive and helpful in providing a possible diagnosis. It appeared that a handful of compounding conditions resulted in some type of a fungus taking hold. Per their instructions I treated the areas and remained hopeful. However, the condition continued to deteriorate. Then we treated for possible pests. No luck. The conditions continued to deteriorate and soon the sod was gone.

They came through and helped resolve the issue. I rented a tiller from Home Depot and turned under the first four pallets of sod. A few days later the replacement grass arrived. I installed the same way I’d done six weeks earlier.

Now, 15 days after the installation of the replacement sod, it is rooting, looking healthy and growing. There’s a long road ahead, but based on where things stood with the health of the first batch, I feel like we’re in much better shape.

The reasons I’d choose to buy grass here again if I needed to:
The prices seemed fair for sod, particularly compared to the per block price you’d pay at a garden center.
Delivery was fast and on-time.
Customer service was excellent.

With all of this said, I spent a considerable amount more with wasted water on the first delivery, chemicals to treat the first batch, and the time and effort to install, till, and reinstall it.

Kind thanks to Michele and all who helped to get us the green lawn we’ve been longing for.

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Although Palmetto is the most shade-tolerant St. Augustine variety we offer, like all warm-season grasses, it still requires sunlight for optimal density and health, needing at least three to four hours of direct sunlight every day.

Caring for Palmetto St. Augustine grass involves ensuring it receives adequate sunlight, ideally 3-4 hours of direct exposure daily, and frequent mowing to maintain a height of 2 to 3 inches for optimal shade tolerance and density. It’s important to keep the soil moist, especially until the roots are well-established, and provide 4-5 pounds of nitrogen per thousand square feet annually. Regular use of both pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides, along with attentive pest and disease management, are key to maintaining a healthy, dense lawn.

The ideal mowing height for Palmetto St. Augustine grass is between 2 to 3 inches. This height should be maintained by mowing every 2-3 days, ensuring not to remove more than one-third of the leaf tissue at a time, to promote density and lateral growth. Keeping Palmetto taller, especially in shadier areas, enhances its shade tolerance.

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