SodPods® Centipede Grass Plugs deliver an attractive, healthy, dense lawn with light to medium green color. Available in 16, 32, or 64-pack options, they offer an effortless and cost-effective solution for small areas or filling in bare spots in your lawn.
Each plug is a small piece of sod, complete with mature grass and deep roots, to guarantee a fast and successful establishment. Centipede grass plugs require less water at establishment than traditional sodding methods, providing a lush, healthy lawn.
Say goodbye to damage and sparse areas in your lawn and hello to a healthy, green lawn with SodPods® Centipede Grass Plugs.
About Centipede Grass
Centipede grass is known for growing into a healthy, dense lawn with a stunning light to medium green color and fine to medium texture. Due to its low maintenance requirements, it is the perfect solution for enjoying your yard with minimal effort.
As a warm-season grass, Centipede grass has exceptional heat tolerance and grows most actively in warmer seasons, from late spring through early summer. It spreads through creeping, above-ground stems called stolons, gradually forming a lush, thick green cover.
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Excellent heat tolerance
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Low-maintenance grass
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Less frequent mowing requirements
Grass Characteristics
Appearance
- Color: Light to medium green
- Texture: Fine
Resistance
- Wear Recovery: Moderate
- Weed Resistance: Fair
Tolerance
- Heat Tolerance: Excellent
- Drought Tolerance: Fair
- Shade Tolerance: Partial
Maintenance
- Sunlight: At least 6-8 hours of full sun daily
- Mow Height: 1.5 to 2 inches
- Maintenance: Low
- Growth: Slow vertical growth
Grass Plug Coverage
Each SodPods® grass plug is approximately 3 inches by 3 inches. A 16-pack grass plug tray can cover up to 32 square feet when spaced 18 inches apart. For faster coverage, reduce the spacing between plugs.
How to Plant Centipede Grass Plugs
SodPods® make planting grass plugs easy and convenient. Follow these simple steps:
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Dig Holes: Use a shovel or the SodPods® Power Planter grass plug planting tool to dig holes for the plugs, spacing them 6-18 inches apart.
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Insert Plugs: Insert a grass plug into each hole and press firmly into the soil. Ensure the plugs are upright, with the grass blades level with the ground.
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Water: Water frequently for the first two weeks after installation to keep the soil moist several inches deep. Adjust the frequency as needed based on weather conditions. Once new growth appears, reduce watering to 1-2 times weekly.
For best results, we recommend using NutriPod®—a specialized lawn fertilizer designed for SodPods® to help the grass plugs grow up to two times faster. Apply NutriPod® to the soil by dropping one pod into each planting hole before inserting the grass plugs. This provides essential nutrients for the plugs, ensuring healthy and robust grass growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are grass plugs?
Grass plugs are small sections of mature grass with an established root system, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional sod. They ensure quick establishment, developing into a lush, dense, and uniform lawn in a shorter period, making them an excellent option for many homeowners.
How many grass plugs do you need?
Determine the number of grass plugs you need by measuring the area you plan to cover and calculate the square footage. Then, determine the spacing between plugs, which is recommended to be 6-18 inches apart. Each 16-pack of SodPods® grass plugs can cover approximately 32 square feet. Use this to estimate the number of plugs you need, adjusting based on your preferred spacing to ensure you have enough plugs for complete coverage. You can also use the SodPods® calculator here.
Where does Centipede grass grow best?
Centipede grass thrives in warm, humid climates, particularly in the Southeast regions. It prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade, making it suitable for various conditions.