HIGH-QUALITY, LOCALLY GROWN ST. AUGUSTINE GRASS
At The Sod Lot, our mission is to bring Northeast Florida quality and service by providing fresh, weed-free sod, grown in the same soil type that it will be installed in, and harvested fresh daily. St Augustine grass is the most popular choice for lawns in the southern United States. Call or visit The Sod Lot today at one of our 8 locations in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Holly Hill, Yulee, Brunswick, Casselberry or The Villages.
ProVista provides Ulimate Beauty, Weed Control, Sustainablity, and Less Mowing. Scotts® ProVista™ St. Augustine makes it possible to have beautiful turf with weed control and half the mowing. It is the first glyphosate-tolerant turf on the market, allowing you to eliminate costly weeds like Bermuda grass. With ProVista you can expect a beautiful lush, dense green lawn with weed control. ProVista grows dense to crowd out the weeds and it very tolerant to broader range of weed control products. In addition, ProVista is engineered to be shorter growing which requires less mowing.
FLORATAM ST. AUGUSTINE
Floratam’s dark-green color, broad flat blades, and bug resistance make it a favorite of home and business owners across Florida. As a highly adaptable grass, Floratam performs best in full sunlight, though it also thrives under a variety of other environmental and soil conditions.
Characteristics
Aesthetics:
Uses: Residential, Commercial
Color: Dark Blue-Green
Blade Width: Broad
Fall Color Retention: Good
Spring Greenup: Very Good
Functions:
Soils: 5.0 to 8.5 PH
Growth: Stolons, Runners
Wear: Excellent
Injury Recovery: Very Good
Insect Resistance: Average
Disease Resistance: Good
Climate:
Heat: Excellent
Cold: Average
Shade: No
Drought: Mild
Salt: Mild
Care:
Height: 3.5-4.0″
Weed Control: Good
Scotts provista ST. AUGUSTINE
Scotts ProVista St. Augustine grass offers a beautiful dark green color that grows 50% shorter than traditional St. Augustine grasses allowing for less maintenance. ProVista boasts superior cold, frost, shade, drought, and heat tolerances as well. Scotts ProVista grass thrives in both full sun and shaded areas, as well as has a quick recovery rate from wear damage and minor scalping.
Characteristics
Aesthetics:
Uses: Home or Commercial
Color: Emerald-Green
Blade Width: 8-9 mm
Feel: Soft
Fall Color Retention: Good
Spring Greenup: Very Good
Functions:
Soils: Sand, Clay
Growth: Stolon
Wear: Good
Injury Recovery: Very Good
Insect Resistance: Average
Disease Resistance: Good
Climate:
Heat: Excellent
Cold: Very Good
Shade: Very Good
Drought: Fair
Salt: Good
Care:
Mower: Standard Rotary
Height: 2.5-3..5″
Weed Control: Good
Viridian ST. AUGUSTINE
Scotts® Viridian™ St. Augustine grass shares several similarities with ProVista™, including a growth habit that is approximately 50% shorter than traditional St. Augustine varieties. This results in reduced maintenance and a rich, dark green color.
One of the standout benefits of Viridian is its enhanced tolerance to glyphosate, making it more effective when treating for weeds. It also offers improved shade tolerance, making it a versatile choice for various landscape conditions.
A key distinction between Viridian and ProVista is Viridian’s superior cold tolerance, which makes it particularly well-suited for regions with cooler climates.
Characteristics
Aesthetics:
Uses: Home or Commercial
Color: Emerald-Green
Blade Width: 8-9 mm
Feel: Soft
Fall Color Retention: Excellent
Spring Greenup: Very Good
Functions:
Soils: Sand, Clay
Growth: Stolon
Wear: Good
Injury Recovery: Very Good
Insect Resistance: Average
Disease Resistance: Good
Climate:
Heat: Excellent
Cold: Very Good
Shade: Very Good
Drought: Above Average
Salt: Good
Care:
Mower: Standard Rotary
Height: 2.5-3..5″
Weed Control: Good