St. Augustine Grass Sod
Your complete guide to St. Augustine grass varieties, care requirements, and which type works best for your Baton Rouge yard.
The Shade-Tolerant Champion
St. Augustine grass dominates South Louisiana lawns for good reason. No other warm-season grass matches its shade tolerance, and it thrives in the clay soils and humidity that define our region. From the classic Floratam to the newest CitraBlue, each variety offers specific advantages for different yard conditions. This guide helps you compare them all.
Baton Rouge Sod carries St. Augustine grass sod in fresh-cut pallets, ready for pickup or delivery across Greater Baton Rouge.
Choosing the Right Variety
Full sun yards
Full sun yards: Floratam (Classic) is proven and affordable
Mixed sun and shade
Mixed sun and shade: Palmetto offers versatility
Heavy shade
Heavy shade: CitraBlue or Seville need the least sun
Cold-prone areas
Cold-prone areas: Bitter Blue handles freezes best
St. Augustine Grass Specs
St. Augustine Varieties We Carry
CitraBlue
Best shade tolerance. Blue-green color with finer texture than Floratam. Excellent chinch bug resistance.
Learn More →Classic (Floratam)
The proven standard. Affordable, widely available, and thrives in full sun. Most popular St. Augustine in Louisiana.
Learn More →Seville
Finest blade texture of any St. Augustine. Great shade tolerance. Dense growth crowds out weeds naturally.
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Bitter Blue
Best cold tolerance of any St. Augustine. Handles freezes better than Floratam. Dark blue-green color year-round.
Learn More →St. Augustine Sod Cost
Each Pallet Covers ~450 Sq Ft
Pricing varies by variety and season. Call for current pallet pricing on St. Augustine grass sod.
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 Care Tips
Mowing Height
Mow at the height recommended for your specific variety
Watering Schedule
Water deeply once or twice per week, not daily
Fertilizer Plan
Fertilize with slow-release nitrogen 2 to 4 times per year
Never remove more
Never remove more than one-third of the blade per mowing
Why Baton Rouge Homeowners Choose St. Augustine
St. Augustine grass thrives in the Louisiana heat and humidity that other grasses struggle with. Its broad, flat blades create a thick carpet that crowds out weeds naturally. Most Baton Rouge lawns with mature oak trees or partial shade rely on St. Augustine because it handles filtered sunlight better than any warm-season alternative.
Floratam remains the most planted variety across East Baton Rouge Parish. Palmetto and CitraBlue are gaining ground for homeowners who want improved cold recovery and a darker green color through fall.
Installation Tips for St. Augustine Sod
Lay St. Augustine sod within 24 hours of delivery for best results. Stagger the seams like brickwork and press edges tightly together. Water immediately after installation and keep the soil moist for the first two weeks.
Avoid installing during the coldest months. Spring and early summer give St. Augustine the longest growing window to establish roots before winter dormancy. A properly installed St. Augustine lawn can be fully rooted in 14 to 21 days during peak season.
St. Augustine Questions
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Call to check availability and get current pricing. We cut fresh and deliver across Greater Baton Rouge. Place your order today.