St. Augustine originated from the gulf coastal areas, Caribbean Islands and parts of Africa. And has spread nearly every where along especially coastal areas. In the US being a native of the Gulf States it was originally used in pasturage and lawns along the coast. As man moved inward through the states the grass was able to spread as more and more land was cleared for livestock. The areas at that time held more humidity and the land was wetter with the swamps, creeks, rivers, lakes and ponds that dotted the landscape. The damper richer soils were able to grow ST. AUG. more easily. Now due to irrigation and land treatments it is in much more demand as a lawn coverage than pasture grass.

St. Augustine grows quite well with a starter fertilizer added into the soil at the time of planting and fertilization monthly until fully established. Plenty of water on well draining soils with seasonal rains or watering systems for full establishment. Once it is fully developed in areas of consistent rainfall it grows rather well on its own, but further inland and in drought conditions it will have to be watered and fertilized to maintain lush grow.