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St. Augustine from Sprigs: Transition from Fescue

St. Augustine sprigged into fescue takes 2 years to dominate but then is low-maintenance. Plant sprigs 8-10 inches apart. Buy sod, wash in tub, pull apart. Survives Atlanta winters well.

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