St. Augustine Palmetto | 72 Live Extra Large Grass Plugs | Drought, Salt & Shade Tolerant Turf Sod | for Healthy Lawns

What It Is

This is a set of 72 live St. Augustine Palmetto grass plugs, not a mower part. It’s for repairing bare spots, filling thin areas, or establishing new lawn sections in warm-season climates. Designed for direct planting into soil, not for use with any mower or machine.

Fitment & Compatibility

• No mower fitment: These are live plants, not a mechanical part. Skip checking deck size, brand, or OEM vs aftermarket.
• Climate check: St. Augustine Palmetto thrives in USDA zones 8–10. It’s suited for coastal, humid, or subtropical regions (e.g., Gulf Coast, Southeast U.S.). Not for cold or arid climates.
• Soil prep required: Plugs need well-draining soil, pH 5.5–7.0, with at least 4–6 hours of daily sunlight. Test your soil before buying—clay or heavy shade may cause failure.
• Spacing: Plant plugs 12–18 inches apart for 72 plugs to cover ~100–150 sq ft. Measure your target area to confirm coverage.

Key Things to Know

• Quality: 4.0/5 rating is solid, but mixed reviews cite variable plug size and some dead-on-arrival plugs. Inspect immediately upon delivery.
• Installation difficulty: Moderate. Requires digging 2–3 inch holes, watering daily for 2–3 weeks, and keeping soil moist. Not a “plug-and-play” fix.
• Drought & salt tolerance: Better than Bermuda or Zoysia, but not immune—needs regular water until rooted. Salt tolerance suits coastal yards.
• Shade tolerance: Partial shade is okay (4–6 hours sun), but full shade will kill it. Full sun is best.
• Common gotcha: Overwatering or underwatering during establishment is the top failure cause. Use a soil moisture meter if unsure.

Should You Buy It

Buy if you have a warm-season lawn (zones 8–10) with patchy St. Augustine or bare spots in sun/partial shade, and you’re willing to water daily for establishment. Skip if you need instant coverage, live in a cold climate, or want a low-maintenance fix—seed or sod is easier. Good value for small repairs, not for large lawns.