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Planting St. Augustine Grass in August: Use Sod Squares

August is late for sprigging St. Augustine. Instead, buy sod, chop into 2-inch squares, and plant 12 inches apart. Runners may not root well before winter. Warm weather planting of rooted pieces works best.

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