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| I live in central tx - austin and planning to sod my backyard. I don't have any trees and the grass will get full sun. I am considering st. augustine or tifway bermuda. i'm just looking for opinions on which sod i should go with. I like both and really looking to go with the one that looks the best, requires the least amount of maintenance and provides a nice green color. Please respond and give me your opinion. Also, would it be ok to lay sod now. We are still getting cool nights but i imagine in anothe two weeks all the cold should be over and we will start seing consistent temps in 70's on up. |
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- Posted by dchall_san_antonio 8 San Antonio (My Page) on Mon, Mar 5, 12 at 21:05
| It is okay to sod either one now. In fact it is usually okay to sod either one any day of the year in Austin. Both grasses have their drawbacks with regard to your wants. Watering Mowing Fertilizer St Aug probably will take the least amount of maintenance as long as that maintenance is watering an inch per month now and inch per week in the heat. |
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- Posted by texas-weed 7A (My Page) on Wed, Mar 7, 12 at 22:56
| I like both and really looking to go with the one that looks the best, requires the least amount of maintenance OK you just chose Saint Augustine |
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- Posted by lou_midlothian_tx z8 DFW, Tx (My Page) on Thu, Mar 8, 12 at 11:47
| St augustine requires least amount of maintenance. And avoid 'Releigh' variety. Poor drought tolerance. Floratam has the best drought tolerance for full sun. |
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- Posted by dchall_san_antonio 8 San Antonio (My Page) on Thu, Mar 8, 12 at 21:53
| Yes, there is a reason why St Aug covers the south. |
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| If texture is important to you, I believe hybrid Bermudas are far superior to st Augustine. Finer texture feels much better on the feet. |
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