Floratam™ St. Augustine

A popular choice in Florida, Floratam™ blankets many of the state’s home lawns. This product is a 400 sq. ft. pallet of sod. 

Floratam™ is a coarse, vigorous variety of St. Augustine grass that thrives in warmer climates, requiring more than 6 hours of daily sunlight. Perfect for a sunny lawn, Floratam™ is also the most drought tolerant St. Augustine variety on the market.

Product is a 400 square foot pallet of sod. We deliver curbside only. Driver cannot place sod pallets anywhere else.

ST. AUGUSTINE 

Mow Height: 3.5-4.5 inches 

Water: 1 inch per week (once established) 

Fertilize: Early Spring, Late Spring and Fall

PREPARATION

Prepare the soil by loosening 4 – 6” deep, removing any debris. Level the
area with topsoil and smooth with a rake. Pre-irrigate the surface the evening
before sod installation. It is essential the sod is not installed on a dry
surface. Flag sprinkler heads to prevent covering the irrigation

Quick Tip: Gently touch the soil with your hands, if grains of soil
stick to your finger pads, you are good to go!

SOD INSTALLATION

Lay sods just like bricks, in a stagger pattern. Line the seams next to each
other, creating no gaps. Make sure the pieces are in contact with soil as much
as possible.

Begin to water right away to start

establishment and prevent drying out.

POST CARE

Watering

Water is key when it comes to a new lawn.

Installation Day: The ground should feel soggy as you step on
it; water, water, water!

First 10-14 Days: Water multiple times a day for short
intervals. Depending on the weather, 2 to 6 times a day for 4 to 6 minutes at a
time

Once Established: 1-2 inches a week. Irrigation is required as
often as it takes to avoid stress. Stress means dried out, crunchy or wilted
turf. Watering is a site-specific need and varies widely.

Mowing

At the 14-day mark, your lawn should be rooted and ready for the first mow.
Be sure to check by pulling gently on the sod; do not mow if it comes up.

Preventative Maintenance

Fungicide

A contact/systemic fungicide application should occur within 24-48 hours
after installation. This will help avoid install stress. After first
application, a follow up application is recommended according to product

labels.

Herbicide

Wait a minimum of 14 days after installation before applying any herbicide
to any turf. Assuming you are supplying your new lawn with enough water then
your grass should be rooted down 2 weeks post install.

Fertilizer

Wait 30 days to fertilize your yard, you are then able to apply a dry
granular fertilizer according to the label instructions.

At just over a month old your new grass is still
establishing its root system. To expedite the rooting process, apply a dry
granular fertilizer, we recommend Scotts® Southern Turf Builder granular
fertilizer at rates recommended on the instructions on the bag. With more roots
comes better moisture and nutrient transfer throughout the plant and an overall
healthier stand of grass. Establishing a new lawn is a slow process, so be
patient.