Table Of Contents
- Cobalt St. Augustine: The New Standard for Houston Shade & Resilience
- Comprehensive Video Guide: Why Cobalt is Houston’s "Miracle" Turf
- Cobalt St. Augustine Technical Specifications
- Frequently Asked Questions About Cobalt St. Augustine
- Michael's Management Strategy for Cobalt St. Augustine
- Cobalt St. Augustine Grass Price
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Comprehensive Video Guide: Why Cobalt is Houston’s “Miracle” Turf
In this video, Michael Romine explores why Cobalt St. Augustine is being called a “miracle” for the Houston area. Developed through a partnership between Texas A&M and the creators of Palmetto, this variety was engineered specifically to check every box for a modern Texas lawn.+2
- Elite Shade Performance: Cobalt inherits the high-performance shade DNA of Palmetto, making it a perfect fit for yards with mature trees.
- Superior Disease Defense: Unlike standard St. Augustines, Cobalt features breakthrough resistance to Gray Leaf Spot and Brown Patch, significantly reducing the need for fungicide treatments.
- Drought and Heat Resilience: Engineered to handle the “heat dome” and increasing water restrictions, it stays green longer during 100-degree days.+2
- Faster Spring Recovery: As a cold-hardy hybrid, it “wakes up” and greens up faster in the springtime than its rivals.
- Seamless Blending: Because it looks remarkably similar to Raleigh St. Augustine, it is the ideal variety to “mix and match” when repairing specific problem areas in your existing yard.
Cobalt St. Augustine Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification | Michael’s Pro-Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Best Use | Shady yards & water-conscious lawns | The “tough older sibling” to Palmetto. |
| Sun Requirement | 4–5 Hours Direct Sun | Matches Palmetto’s shade tolerance but with better defense. |
| Mowing Height | 2″ to 3″ | Can be mowed slightly shorter than Raleigh |
| Watering During the Summer | 1″ Per Week | Water infrequently (1–2 times) so roots “chase” the water down. |
| Disease Resistance | Superior | Best-in-class resistance to Brown Patch and Gray Leaf Spot. |
| Drought Tolerance | Excellent | Handles 100-degree days and water restrictions with ease. |
| Color | Bold Dark Green | Maintains a deep, vibrant color even under stress. |
| Maintenance | Moderate | Fertilize 3 times per year with Nitro-Phos products. |
Frequently Asked Questions About Cobalt St. Augustine
I purchased and had installed 13 pallets of Cobalt Saint Augustine sod a few months ago from Houston Grass. While other yards in our neighborhood are starting to go dormant, our grass is beautifully green as if in the spring time. I highly recommend Houston Grass for your sod needs. Reasonable prices and excellent product. And their customer service is excellent and well informed. My wife and I are very pleased.
I am very happy with the Sod “Cobalt” St. Augustine that was recommended for shady area by Houston Grass. I would also like to mention how professional and great work done by Omar and his crew with Tigers Outdoor Design who installed the sod,which looked like laying down Carpet, such a beautiful job.
We have had problems with st. Augustine in both our front and back yards. After several failed rounds of sodding, we had them scraped clean and laid your “Cobalt” turf. Despite a brutal spring, it has taken well in shady areas and a notorious shady sidewalk strip. It is greener and lush to the feel. A joy to walk barefoot on.
Staff were easy to work with. Really appreciate the informative videos on their website. I bought a pallet of the new Cobalt variety of St. Augustine. Fantastic quality sod. Established itself readily and doing excellent in the shade of my live oak and sweet gums. No readily apparent weeds or other grasses present in any pieces. I only wish I had bought more of it before they ran out for the season!
Folks at Houston Grass were very helpful with phone consultation ahead of purchase. The detailed info and videos on their website are awesome. We resodded the front with Cobalt Augustine and followed detailed watering instructions they have online. The grass is beautiful and thriving. The price was right and the process was easy, fresh cut to order, paid over phone and landscaper pickups up with no issues. Thanks!!
Cobalt St. Augustine Grass Price
Cobalt St. Augustine Grass Sod
Easy Care, Shade Tolerance, Disease Resistance & More
$
260
/pallet- Better Shade Tolerance
- Better Drought Tolerance
- Resistant to Gray Leaf Spot
- Drought Tolerance
- Heat Tolerance
- Cold Tolerance