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  • Amy, I recently got 4 pallets of San Agustine grass to lay on a red dirt foundation with approx 2" of sand. I have heard mixed ideas on laying the sod. Would you recommend putting spaces between the sections to cover more ground, and if so, what is the best way to accomplish this. Also, how long will it take to fill in. Any guidance appreciated. Thank You, Michael

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    Checkering the sod squares will cover more ground but you will have to wait for it to grow together to have a complete lawn. If you do not mind the wait it would be the most cost efficient way to go. It will probably take 3 months or more depending on the quality of the soil that the sod is laid down on, to help it along you can fill in the voided areas with compost or an enriched top soil and give the area a good application of fertilizer. Don’t forget to roll the squares down so that they will have an easier time rooting into the soil.

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