Be sure not to cut the newly plugged area shorter than 2”. St. Augustine grass plugs are a great way to fill in bare and dead spots. With a little care and patience, plugs will easily renovate your yard.

How long does it take St Augustine plugs to spread?

Keep Watering

Water daily or as needed until the plugs are firmly rooted and starting to spread. This will normally take about 7-14 days for the roots to establish. Afterward, water weekly unless your lawn is receiving generous rainfall.

Are grass plugs worth it?

Grass plugs work well when you plant them in the season in which they grow the fastest. Because of their slow growing habit, warm-season grasses are often established with sod or plugs because seeding often fails from wind and water erosion. ... Plant cool-season grass plugs in early fall or wait until early spring.