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Blacknbengal said:
Ok CD, now we're working with something. How many plugs do I need to plant? Cause I know St Augustine can spread over the lawn, but I know it will take some time too.
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You normally use the plugs to help fill-in a few bad spots. I planted a few plugs in my yard where I was having some trouble with weeks. Once St. Aug takes root, it will run all over and eventually will take over your yard.
 
Blacknbengal said:
Ok CD, now we're working with something. How many plugs do I need to plant? Cause I know St Augustine can spread over the lawn, but I know it will take some time too.


Thanks Bulldog MED. I'll stop by Home Depot today.
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Just make sure you look at the back of the bags carefully to see what you really need. They have a breakdown on what you should use for your yard and when. Right now they are suggesting Weed and Feed (the yellow bag).
By the way here is a link to their site www.vigoro.com
 

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Beans, do you see a lot of lawns in your area with St. Augustine grass? It may be difficult to grow in your area.
 
cat daddy said:
You normally use the plugs to help fill-in a few bad spots. I planted a few plugs in my yard where I was having some trouble with weeks. Once St. Aug takes root, it will run all over and eventually will take over your yard.
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And that is what I want. I want it to just take over the WHOLE yard.
 
cat daddy said:
Beans, do you see a lot of lawns in your area with St. Augustine grass? It may be difficult to grow in your area.
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No. They only use that "Georgia" grass here. Fescue, rye, etc... I want some "Home" grass.....errrrrrr........some grass from home..........errrrr........well, you know. I sure hope that it can take root here with that red clay in the ground.
 
BulldogM.Ed.23 said:
Just make sure you look at the back of the bags carefully to see what you really need. They have a breakdown on what you should use for your yard and when. Right now they are suggesting Weed and Feed (the yellow bag).
By the way here is a link to their site www.vigoro.com
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Bet! I thought I saw some of that when I bought that Scott's weed and feed fertilizer. The Vigoro was cheaper I thought, but I didnt know anything about it. Now since I know, I will be buying that instead of Scott's.
 
Blacknbengal said:
Where can I buy this?


CD, I really want some St. Augustine for my yard too. What is the "plug"?
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They use some St. Augustine grass in that Atlanta grass Mixture the sell at Home Depot in Ga. I believe you just have to read what mixture they use on the Atlanta blend. I know thats what I used in my parents yard a year ago and it turned out pretty well.
 
JSU2DEC said:
They use some St. Augustine grass in that Atlanta grass Mixture the sell at Home Depot in Ga. I believe you just have to read what mixture they use on the Atlanta blend. I know thats what I used in my parents yard a year ago and it turned out pretty well.
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:tup: Bet! I need to find out.
 
If you get the plugs you have to plant them in a checkerboard pattern. This way they will take and spread out, usually about 1 foot apart
 
It was raining earlier this a.m. when I took this pic w/ the phone.

Lush...deep green... I put a lot of effort into the lawn this year. :tup:

N-32-15-20 lol for bermuda.

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Fiyah said:
:smh:

Aint nothing like getting out there and doing the work yourself and seeing the rewards of doing it.
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:tdown:

I do everything but cut. I ain't cutting no grass. Anybody can cut grass. Ain't nothing special about it. Been there and done that when I was a youngin...(well, I am still a youngin but you get the picture). I can get that done by someone else while I am at work and I can spend MY time taking care of the other essentials of the yard (flowers, weeds, leaves, etc...).
 
Tigerpride said:
:tdown:

I do everything but cut. I ain't cutting no grass. Anybody can cut grass. Ain't nothing special about it. Been there and done that when I was a youngin...(well, I am still a youngin but you get the picture). I can get that done by someone else while I am at work and I can spend MY time taking care of the other essentials of the yard (flowers, weeds, leaves, etc...).
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What??? You don't cut your own grass??? I'm with Fiyah. Ain't nothin' like taking care of it myself.
 
cat daddy said:
What??? You don't cut your own grass??? I'm with Fiyah. Ain't nothin' like taking care of it myself.
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Like I said.....:headphone

:clap: to ya'll who cut grass. However, my landscaper used to be at my house like clockwork now he is late every week. It's Friday and my grazz better be cut or I am gonna have to call and lay his azz out!! Something tells me that he is going through something right now...the address on the bill changed so you know I am reading something into that!! (Divorce)...:read:
 
When I was in Phoenix teaching a training class, I rode all over the city checking out the yards or rocks. I saw some interesting things in some folks yards.
 
Here's a few shots of my yard after a fresh cut.

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My landscapers came by yesterday, I asked them if I just needed sod and was told, "No, we've already discussed what your yard needs.............. WATER!." :(
 
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