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- Top-Quality Raleigh St. Augustine Grass Sod for Houston Lawns
Video Guide: Why Raleigh St. Augustine Is the Dependable Choice for Houston Lawns
In this video, Michael Romine, a local expert whose family has been growing sod since 1981, explains why Raleigh St. Augustine remains the “old reliable” and #1 seller for Houston homeowners. As the standard grass for the Gulf Coast, its popularity stems from several key factors:
Summary of the Raleigh St. Augustine Video
- Unmatched Availability & Value: Raleigh is budget-friendly and readily accessible, sold by the piece, half-pallet, or full pallet to accommodate both small repairs and large landscape projects.
- Built for the Gulf Coast: This variety is specifically adapted to handle the unique temperature fluctuations and humidity of the Houston region.
- Natural Weed Defense: Because it creates an incredibly dense, thick carpet, it chokes out blowing weed seeds by physically covering the soil.
- Optimized Sunlight Needs: While shade-tolerant compared to Bermuda, Raleigh requires six to seven hours of direct sunlight to maintain its vigor.
Houston Lawn Maintenance Strategy for Raleigh St. Augustine Grass
Michael emphasizes that success with Raleigh comes down to proper local management:
- Seasonal Mowing: Keep the grass between 2.5 and 4 inches tall. Use the higher 4-inch setting during the peak Houston summer heat to protect the plant and a shorter cut during moderate temperatures.+1
- Deep Root Watering: Once established, Raleigh needs one inch of water per week during the growing season and one inch every two weeks during the cooler months of the year. Michael strongly advises against daily watering; instead, use 2–3 infrequent, deeper sessions to force the roots to “chase” moisture down, promoting a much stronger root system.+1
- Regional Fertilization: He recommends 3–4 annual applications of Nitro-Phos fertilizers, products specifically formulated for the unique soil and climate of our part of the world.+1
Raleigh St. Augustine Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification | Michael’s Pro-Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Best Use | Residential & Commercial | The “Old Reliable” standard for the Houston area. |
| Sun Requirement | 6–7 Hours Direct Sun | Needs plenty of light; not for heavily shaded yards. |
| Mowing Height | 2.5″ to 4″ | Keep it taller (4″) in summer; shorter in moderate weather. |
| Watering During the Summer | 1″ Per Week | Use 2–3 infrequent, deep waterings so roots “chase” the water. |
| Fertilization | 3–4 Times Per Year | We recommend Nitro-Phos products formulated for our area. |
| Density | High / Thick Carpet | Creates a natural barrier that helps choke out blowing weed seeds. |
| Cold Hardiness | Excellent | Handles Gulf Coast temperature fluctuations very well. |
| Availability | Pieces, Half & Full Pallets | Buy exactly what you need for repairs or large projects. |
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Raleigh St. Augustine Grass Sod
Houston’s Most Popular Grass
Each piece for less than 10 pieces, avalable for pickup from our office
$
2.75
/piece Each piece for 10-49 pieces, avalable for pickup from our office
$
2.35
/piece Each piece for 50 or more pieces, avalable for pickup from our office
$
2.05
/piece For a half pallet (225 sq. ft.), please call ahead to check availability at our office
$
125
/half pallet For a pallet (450 sq. ft.), harvested fresh for your order
$
200
/pallet 