Transform your outdoor space into a lush, healthy landscape with our Centipede grass plugs, SodPods® Power Planter, and NutriPod® bundle. This all-in-one solution provides everything you need to kickstart a vibrant, dense lawn with ease.
The bundle includes Centipede grass plugs in 16, 32, or 64-pack options, a SodPods® Power Planter tool for effortless hole digging, and NutriPod® grass fertilizer pods to accelerate growth and root development. This complete package gives you a full lawn value while saving on shipping.
About Centipede Grass
Centipede grass is a warm-season variety widely used in the southern regions. It is favored for its low maintenance requirements and beautiful, dense growth. It has a light to medium green color and a fine to medium texture.
This grass variety has excellent heat tolerance and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It spreads by stolons or above-ground stems and grows relatively slowly compared to other warm-season grasses, which means less mowing and reduced fertilizer needs.
- Excellent heat tolerance
- Low-maintenance grass
- 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. When spaced 18 inches apart, a 16-pack grass plug tray can cover up to 32 square feet. Reduce the spacing between plugs for faster coverage. Use the SodPods® calculator to determine how many grass plugs you need.
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 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 does Centipede grass look like?
Centipede grass is known for its light to medium green color and fine to medium-textured blades. Once established, it creates a lush, carpet-like green cover.
How do you thicken Centipede grass?
Proper maintenance is key to encourage Centipede grass to spread and grow thicker. This includes regular mowing, dethatching, and appropriate fertilizing and watering. We recommend using the NutriPod® lawn fertilizer during planting to support the establishment and help the grass plugs grow up to twice as fast.
How often should you water Centipede grass?
Centipede grass requires approximately an inch of water per week, including rainfall. Adjust watering based on your soil type, weather conditions, and their development stage. For example, newly planted grass plugs require frequent watering for the first two weeks to keep the soil moist and encourage root growth.