Classic St. Augustine Grass Sod

The original St. Augustine for Louisiana lawns. Proven performance, wide availability, and the thick carpet look homeowners love.

St. Augustine Grass

Louisiana's Go-To Grass

Classic St. Augustine, commonly known as Floratam, is the most widely planted lawn grass in South Louisiana. Released jointly by the University of Florida and Texas A&M in 1973, it has been the default choice for decades. Its broad blades, rapid growth, and good chinch bug resistance made it the standard for residential and commercial lawns across the Gulf Coast.

Baton Rouge Sod carries st. augustine grass sod in fresh-cut pallets, ready for pickup or delivery across Greater Baton Rouge.

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Why Classic St. Augustine

Why Choose Classic St. Augustine

Most widely available

Most widely available and affordable St. Augustine variety

Broad blade width

Broad blade width gives a thick, carpet-like appearance

Good chinch bug resistance

Good chinch bug resistance (SAD and SACB resistant)

Rapid establishment and

Rapid establishment and aggressive lateral spread

Specifications

Classic Grass Specs

Sun Full sun to light shade (5+ hours)
Mowing Height 3.5 to 4.5 inches
Water Needs Moderate to high
Growth Habit Aggressive stoloniferous spread
Soil pH 6.0 to 7.5
Fertilizer 3-4 lbs nitrogen per 1,000 sqft per year
Cold Tolerance Moderate (damaged below 25F)
Chinch Bug Good resistance (SAD-resistant)
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Features

St. Augustine Varieties

Proven in Louisiana's heat

Proven in Louisiana's heat, humidity, and clay soils

Strong recovery from

Strong recovery from foot traffic and storm damage

Pricing

Classic Sod Cost

$275 - $340 per pallet

Each Pallet Covers ~450 Sq Ft

Pricing varies by variety and season. Call for current pallet pricing on classic st. augustine gra.

A quick way to estimate your project: measure your yard's square footage and divide by 450. That gives you the number of pallets. A typical 2,000 square foot front yard needs about 4 to 5 pallets.

We deliver across Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Prairieville, Gonzales, Zachary, Central, and Baker. Delivery runs 2 to 4 business days, with next-day available on some orders.

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St. Augustine sod pallet delivery in Baton Rouge
Care Guide

Classic Care Tips

Watering Schedule

Water 1 to 1.5 inches per week during active growth

Mowing Height

Mow at 3.5 to 4 inches. Never scalp.

Fertilizer Plan

Fertilize in April, June, and August with slow-release nitrogen

Pest Monitoring

Watch for brown patch fungus in fall and spring

FAQ

Classic Questions

Classic St. Augustine, also called Floratam, is the standard St. Augustine variety planted across the Gulf Coast since 1973. It has broad blades, rapid growth, and good disease resistance. It is the most common grass in Baton Rouge lawns.
Classic is more affordable and widely available. CitraBlue has better shade tolerance and a tighter growth habit. Palmetto handles cold better. For budget-friendly full-sun lawns, Classic is the proven choice.
Classic needs at least 5 hours of direct sun. It does not perform well in heavy shade. For shaded areas, choose Palmetto, Seville, or CitraBlue instead.
Classic is one of the fastest-spreading St. Augustine varieties. A newly sodded lawn fills in gaps within 2 to 4 weeks during summer. Full establishment takes about 6 weeks.

Ready to Order Classic St. Augustine?

Call to check availability and get current pricing. We cut fresh and deliver across Greater Baton Rouge. Place your order today.

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