Cheapest and best type of grass to plant in southeast usa, full sun, no shade?

any tips as to what kind, when to do it, type of soil preparation, things to avoid, types of fertilizer to use?





the yard is pretty much weeds now, and i plan on tilling it all over in september and starting from scratch.

Cheapest and best type of grass to plant in southeast usa, full sun, no shade?
NEVER use the word "Cheap" and grass seed in the same sentence.Best to start your new lawn in the spring after threat of frost.Buy the best grass seed available and be sure it says for sunny areas on the box.Be sure to get a seed starter also.Till up the soil.If you have good soil to start with,no need to get top soil.If not, get the top soil,and spread it on the areas you want to grow grass.Be sure to really spread the seed THICKLY over the top soil.The more grass seed you apply,the thicker your lawn will be.You can spread by hand, or use a sprayer to get a more even layer.Rake it into the soil after spreading.Watering twice a day for the first 2 weeks is essential.Never let the seed dry out or they will not take.It sounds like alot of work,but it really is not. The lawn you will get is well worth the effort.If you are not into watering your new lawn after it is established,go to www.youwaterless.com and buy their product.You will only have to water your lawn every three months.Good Luck1
Reply:St. Augustine variety Floratam. This is the full sun variety. It can be purchased at many (almost all) garden centers or nurseries in FL. Very tolerant of Florida weather and its pest pressures!





There's a lot of information but I suggest checking into the Florida Lawn Handbook, it's got everything you need to know.





http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/TOPIC_BOOK_Flor...
Reply:how far southeast?


Bermuda and Saint Augustine are the best two for the South.