Tips on laying st. Augustine

[Killer]

Weak mind strong back!

[kribbz]

be careful with the "you can't put to much water on it" statement. I just had 6 pallets put down on my lawn and I did put to much water on it. I lost about 1/4 of it to disease.
The first week you will want to water it twice a day and each time until it feels spongy under your feet. The second week back off to once a day and then the third week probably every other day or maybe every 2 days. Don't mow it for at least 3 weeks.

As for How to lay it, Id say start in an area with your longest straightest line and work it in a triangular pattern towards the other side. Drop it down and kick it into place. Use a heavy flat shovel to make your cuts and you will be good to go.

[Mike Murphey]

The best thing to remember is to water it very well every day after you put it out for the first 2-3 weeks...you could also fertilize it using a winter type fertilizer.