Make room, ordinary lawn turfgrasses: there is now a new turfgrass on the continent. Evergreen Gardens CC, the well-known turfgrass sod producer respected for expertise in the areas of high quality supply and installation of roll-on turfgrasses, is introducing an internationally proven and renowned turf variety called Palmetto St. Augustine to South Africa.

Palmetto^® St. Augustine has been specifically selected for production by Hantie Cloete, owner and founder of Evergreen Gardens, because it is ideal for the local climate and consumersí needs. Palmetto grows well in hot and humid conditions. This turfgrass also creates a beautiful lawn that does not require excessive maintenance.

“Palmetto St. Augustine will expand the viable choices available to anyone who wants a finer, softer textured grass that thrives in the heat stresses of our area,” said Cloete. “Palmetto has rightfully established a reputation worldwide as ‘the versatile grass’ because it performs well in varied climates, and in full sun to moderate shade.”

According to Cloete, Palmetto also offers many other advantages to local landscapes. Palmetto is an environmentally friendly turf: it requires less water, less chemicals, and lower maintenance than many other common turfgrasses. It can be mowed with a standard rotary mower, and it recovers well from damage or wear. Additionally, quality control practices followed during production ensure a high quality, genetically pure product. Evergreen Gardens is known for quality turfgrass products and production practices, and gives the same level of attention to Palmetto production.

Since its market introduction in the early 90's, Palmetto has become popular item in many countries, including Australia, Brazil and the United States. This grass has gained favorable international attention from breeders and other horticultural experts. Although Palmetto is being successfully grown and marketed throughout the world, Evergreen Gardens is currently the only farm on the continent to be licensed to grow it by Sod Solutions, Inc. Sod Solutions is a United States based developer of warm season turfgrasses with a reputation for releasing and marketing superior turfgrasses that meet specific environmental, industry and consumer demands.

Evergreen Gardens CC was established in August 1987, and is the largest sod producer in South Africa. Evergreen Gardens supplies sod lawns, and designs and installs irrigation systems and landscaping systems. Evergreen has completed significant contracts for homeowners, sports facilities, landscapers, golf courses and others, as far away as Whindhock, Lesotho, Pietersburg and Kimberley. Evergreen also specializes in Kikuya and Kweek turfgrasses, as well as Richmond, and Buffalo and Bay View roll-on lawns. For more information, contact Evergreen Gardens by telephone at 2711-948-9728, or visit their Web site at www.evgreen.co.sz.