Small furrows can be cut in the area with hoe and the sprigs placed in these furrows at an interval of 6 to 12 inches. Soil can be firmed around the springs by rolling or stepping on the furrow. Sprigs can also be placed on the soil surface and pushed into the soil with a blunt shovel. Be sure to leave a portion of the sprig out of the soil. Firm the soil by rolling and irrigate the turf lightly several times per day for several weeks.
Plugs are usually available form local garden centers.
Plugs can also be cut from sod with a shovel. Plugs are placed into holes in the seedbed that can be dug by hand or by using a plugger similar to a bulb planter. Plugs will not dry out a rapidly as sprigs so water is not as critical. You will need 30- to 50 square feet of sod to make sprigs placed at 6 inch intervals for the same area. To maintain color and growth in St. Augustinegrass you will need to fertilize several times throughout the growing season.