Palmetto Sod Plugs

          Palmetto St. Augustine performs well with limited sunlight, needing only 3-4 hours of direct sun daily, making it suitable for areas with tree shade. While it's a warm-season grass, Palmetto exhibits better cold tolerance than some other St. Augustine varieties and can handle light freezes. Palmetto is known for its relatively low maintenance requirements. Its slow vertical growth means less frequent mowing. Its density assists in keeping weeds at bay, including its resistance to thatch buildup. Palmetto has a natural resistance to chinch bugs and is also LVN (Lethal Viral Necrosis) resistant, a disease that can affect other St. Augustine varieties.  Planting Plugs. Remove any existing sod/weeds from the area. For Palmetto St. Augustine grass, a spacing of 6-18 inches apart is recommended, with closer spacing resulting in quicker coverage.  A trowel can be used to create a hole slightly bigger than the sod plug, making sure the top of the root ball is level with the surround