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St. Augustine Grass in North Georgia: New Varieties, Clay Soil

Old recommendations against St. Augustine north of Macon were based on sandy soils and older varieties. On clay with 'Raleigh' and 'Palmetto', it thrives in Atlanta. My own 4-year lawn proves it.

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