I purchased a plugger called a Proplugger. It takes a plug that is 2" in diameter. 4" deep. I have been taking St. Augustine plugs from my backyard trying to establish the front yard. I have been told most farms start St. Augustine through plugs. Is 12" to far apart fo me to set plugs? How long should it take to establish my yard with a good. St. Augustine Turf this way? Picture of plugger below. Anyone had any experience at this?
Dr. Mike Hughes
815-546-1867
Springhill, La. 71075
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Some 20 years ago we let our back yard die out during a drought, and just kept the front yard watered. When the rains finally returned, I replanted the back yard with plugs very much like you describe. I planted 2"-4" plugs every 12"-18".

It took the whole season to fill in, but your St. Augustine is a more aggressive spreader than the fine leaf grass we had. You should be doing well in 6-8 weeks.