Blade & Mow Height
Blade: Wide blade similar to Floratam, 8 to 10 mm
Mow: 3 to 4 inches, mowed every 2-3 weeks not weekly
St. Augustine Sod Variety
ProVista Sod in Louisiana
ProVista is the slow-growing premium St. Augustine. Cuts mowing frequency in half. Roundup-tolerant for clean weed control. Standard spec for premium residential and commercial properties that need a low-input premium lawn.
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What Is It?
ProVista Sod Explained
ProVista St. Augustine is a Scotts and Sod Solutions release introduced commercially in 2018. It is genetically modified to tolerate glyphosate (Roundup), which allows clean weed control without damaging the lawn, and to grow slower vertically, which cuts mowing frequency by roughly half compared to Floratam.
Best fit: premium residential, HOA-conscious yards, vacation properties where mowing visits are infrequent, and commercial properties that need a manicured look with reduced labor cost. ProVista pays back the higher upfront cost through reduced mowing and simplified weed control over the years.
Where ProVista does not fit: homeowners uncomfortable with GMO turf (it is genetically modified, not a traditional cultivar), or budget builds where Floratam's lower price wins. ProVista is the right pick for premium installs that prioritize low maintenance and clean weed control.
At a Glance
ProVista Specs
Quick-reference card. Blade, mow height, sun, shade, drought, traffic, salt, pH, and USDA zone.
Sun & Shade
Sun: 5+ hours of direct sun
Shade: Moderate shade tolerance
Drought & Traffic
Drought: Good, similar to Floratam
Traffic: Moderate, holds up to family use
USDA Zone
Zones 8-10
Salt Tolerance
Low to moderate
Soil pH
5.5 to 7.5
Louisiana Fit
Where ProVista Fits Best in Louisiana
ProVista suits premium installs across Louisiana. Lake-front and bayou-front vacation homes where the owner is not present weekly to mow. HOA neighborhoods that fine for shaggy lawns. Commercial properties that pay for landscape maintenance crews and want to reduce visit frequency. The mowing reduction is the main economic case, the glyphosate tolerance is the bonus.
Common in: Vacation homes along Lake Pontchartrain, Toledo Bend, and Cane River. HOA subdivisions in Mandeville, River Ranch (Lafayette), Spanish Fort and Eden Isles (Slidell). Commercial properties along Veterans Boulevard, Acadiana Mall area, and the Inner Loop in Shreveport.
The LSU AgCenter turfgrass guide backs the regional fit data above. Send us your zip and we will tell you straight whether ProVista fits your specific yard.
Pricing
ProVista Sod Pricing & Pallet Coverage
Pallet Coverage
A standard pallet covers approximately 450 square feet, cut as 16x24 inch slabs (typical, varies slightly by farm). Most yards in Louisiana run 1 to 4 pallets.
Half Pallets
Half pallets available for small repairs and patch jobs (approximately 225 square feet). Minimum order applies for delivery, not pickup.
Contractor Pricing
Contractor and builder pricing kicks in at five or more pallets per order. NET 30 terms for qualified accounts. Recurring delivery scheduling for ongoing jobs.
Care Schedule
How to Care for ProVista Sod
- Watering during establishment: Water twice a day for the first 10 days. Then daily for week 2. Established ProVista needs about 1 inch per week. Watering schedule is similar to Floratam.
- Mow height range: Maintain at 3 to 4 inches but mow every 2-3 weeks instead of weekly. The slow vertical growth is the key value. Sharp blades.
- Fertilizer schedule: 2 to 3 applications per year. Spring, early summer, late summer. ProVista needs less fertilizer than Floratam because aggressive feeding pushes vertical growth and defeats the slow-growth advantage.
- Pre-emergent timing: Standard pre-emergent timing in mid-February or early March. Glyphosate can be used post-emergent for spot weed control without damaging the lawn (the GMO trait).
Honest Comparison
ProVista vs The Closest Alternatives
Two side-by-side reads so you can pick straight, not guess.
ProVista vs. Floratam
ProVista cuts mowing in half and tolerates glyphosate for clean weed control. Floratam costs less upfront and has wider supply. ProVista pays back over years through reduced labor. Pick ProVista for premium installs and commercial properties. Pick Floratam for budget residential.
ProVista vs. CitraBlue
Both are newer premium St. Augustines released since 2018. CitraBlue offers better drought + shade and a distinctive color. ProVista offers slow vertical growth and glyphosate tolerance. Different value props. Pick CitraBlue for color and stress tolerance. Pick ProVista for low maintenance.
Common Questions
ProVista Sod FAQ
Yes. ProVista is genetically modified for two specific traits: glyphosate tolerance (lets you spray Roundup for weed control without killing the lawn) and reduced vertical growth (cuts mowing frequency). It is approved by USDA and EPA. Some homeowners are uncomfortable with GMO turf, which is a fair preference. ProVista is the only widely-available GMO St. Augustine.
Roughly half. Where Floratam needs weekly mowing during peak growth (April-October), ProVista needs every 2-3 weeks. For homeowners who hire a lawn service, that translates to roughly half the visits during peak season, which can offset the higher sod cost within 2-4 years.
Yes, that is the engineered trait. Glyphosate (Roundup brand or generic) can be applied to ProVista without damaging the grass, which makes broadleaf and grassy weed control simpler than on traditional St. Augustine where careful selective herbicides are required.
ProVista typically costs 30-50 percent more per pallet than Floratam due to licensing, GMO certification, and limited grower network. Contractor pricing applies. The economic case is the long-term mowing reduction, not the upfront price.
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