St. Augustine sod needs 3-6 inches of tilth (rototilled to popcorn-sized crumbs), organic matter (compost, Milorganite, Black Kow), and reliable irrigation. Rototill in multiple directions, let soil dry between passes. Apply organics before final pass. Line up water before laying sod — it dies fast without it.
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