Regarding Zoysia Grass

Question

We have zoysia grass and recently fertilized with a crabgrass preventer. Prior, we had the lawn thatched. Always have used the same fertilizer and now the zoysia seems to be having trouble taking a nice green effect. We have large patches of dried up grass. Any help in solving this problem – the zoysia basically looks like it is dying.

Answer 1

It is likely a fungus. Here is information on a few common ones:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/grass-fungus.htm