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.

Scotts Provista St. Agustine

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.

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FLORATAM ST. AUGUSTINE

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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

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Scotts provista ST. AUGUSTINE

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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 

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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