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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 10, 2011
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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 11, 2011
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    Unfortunately, zoysia grass is known for this in cooler areas. You can try fertilizing and de-thatching to make for a healthier lawn, which may prolong how well it performs.

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    Nikki on
    April 12, 2011
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    You can also grow Zoysia in Zones 5 and 6 but it will not turn green until June in those areas.

    While there have been same varieties that have been developed for northern climates, such as the Zoysia Japonica or the varieties of ‘Meyer’ and Emerald’, it is generally not suggested that this warm-season grass be planted up north. At the first hint of cold weather, even the cold weather varieties will turn yellow. It is not very appealing to most people to have a brown lawn for most of the year.

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    Nikki on
    April 15, 2011
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    I would water once or twcie a week. This creates a healthier grass as the roots grow deeper. The amount you water should be between 1-2", depending on how hot it gets in your area. Based on your area, 2" twice a week is appropriate. Once it gets above 90F, you can up this to three times a week.

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    Nikki on
    April 18, 2011
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    Zoysia is extremely difficult to get rid of. You can either mow it down as close as possible to the ground and treat with herbicide or remove the sod with a sod cutter. Small areas or patches of Zoysia in a lawn can be treated with a non-selective type herbicide, such as Round-up. However, this type of herbicide can potentially kill any plant it comes in contact with. So be careful when spraying around plants you want to keep.

    For best results, apply the herbicide when the Zoysia grass is still green, actively growing and not dormant or under drought stress. Since Zoysia grass may regrow, more than one application will probably be needed.

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    Nikki on
    April 19, 2011
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    I suspect the grass you see is poa annua, which is a cold germinating grass that would have seeds at this time. This article will have more information:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/poa-annua-control.htm

    Planting the seeds should have it take over faster and the topsoil will help them establish well.

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