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Hal[_1_] · 06-09-2006, 01:46 PM posted to rec.gardens

On 5 Sep 2006 16:54:49 -0700, wrote:

2) And, if so, how will the Saint Augustine "mix" with Centipede? Will
the two varieties look okay mixed or next to each other?

The St Augustine, Charleston will outgrow centipede if it gets enough
water, and works better than centipede in part sun. I prefer
centipede because it doesn't have to be cut quite as often and
requires a bit less water, but if you want something that will
withstand drought conditions and don't mind the seed sprouts (About a
foot tall three days after cutting.) plant bahaia. It is far more
drought tolerant, but once you plant the seed you have it for three
years, since some of the seed may lay dormant for a couple years
before sprouting.

I'd put in a sprinkler line for the hill and keep up the centipede,
but that is just me.

Regards,

Hal Middle Georgia