St. Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) is a warm-season grass native to North America. It is a spreading, warm-season grass for lawns, especially in warm to hot, tropical climates. As a member ...

Learn how to choose the right type of grass seed, plus some top options for all kinds of lawns. Choose the best grass seed ...

St. Augustine grass must be established vegetatively by using sod or plugs. (CHRIS GRANGER) QUESTION: Is there an issue with sowing St. Augustine grass seeds versus plugs or sod? The local nurseries ...

Q. I would like to plant St. Augustinegrass seed, but I can’t find the seed at local garden supply stores. Are they available? A. No, St. Augustinegrass seeds are not available. The reason why we do ...

Q: We would like to grow St. Augustine at our new Conroe home, but I don't want to buy numerous pallets due to cost. Is there seed for a similar grass? — W.H., Conroe A: St. Augustine is only ...

I let my St. Augustine grass in the backyard grow without cutting it this summer, hoping it would go to seed. It's a little thin and I thought it would help to have more of it growing. I did see some ...

St. Augustine grass is a popular warm-season grass that is commonly used for lawns in our area. Unfortunately, the volatility of our West Texas weather has taken a toll on the St. Augustine grass.

St. Augustine grass is the most popular lawn grass for San Antonio lawns because of its lush green appearance and shade tolerance. Unfortunately it also the least drought tolerant of our lawn grass ...

Question: Mr. Smarty Plants, My husband and I are in the Air Force and were recently moved to Cibolo. We built a home and hired a landscaper to finish the yard with an irrigation system in May 07. We ...

Q: I have a St. Augustine grass lawn. There are tall spikes with seeds on them appearing now. Should I mow it after the seeds fall off to help thicken my lawn? — Abbie from Texas A: St. Augustine ...