The Best Time to Seed Grass in South Carolina

St. Augustine Grass

• St. Augustine is a deep green, warm-season grass that grows well in mild-winter areas. Retailers often sell St. Augustine grass as sod or plugs, but seed varieties are gaining a market share. Seed the lawn area in late spring to early summer, and keep the seeded area moist for several weeks.

Bermuda Grass

• Bermuda grass is more drought-tolerant than other warm-season grasses and holds up against traffic. The fine-bladed turf often is planted through sprigs, sod or plugs, but non-hybrid Bermuda grass from seed can be planted. Clemson Cooperative Extension recommends seeding Bermuda grass from March to May, depending on the climate.

Tall Fescue

• In the transitional northern regions of South Carolina, some homeowners overseed their warm-season lawns with a cool-season grass. Tall fescue grows well in cool, fall temperatures, when the warm-season lawn sinks into dormancy. Seed tall fescue lawns between September 15 and October 15.