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Two weeds prevalent in Zoysia grass, how to address...

9 years ago

These two weeds are quite prevalent in my zoysia lawn. The lawn was first sodded last summer so there are some bare spots this summer. Those bare spots are overcome by these and they also have made their way sporadically throughout the lawn. From what I can tell, they do not crawl.

Any idea what I can do and what would work for them?

Thanks in advance!

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jean001a
9 years ago
options:
1. remove by hand, repeat until zoysia fills in
2. weed killer, repeat until zoysia fills in

I don't know where you live. but I question if zoysia is completely hardy there.

Might take a look at this info:
http://www.zoysias.com/adaptation/

And, better yet, phone your county's Extension Service office to ask if it will thrive for you
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/

Here is a link that might be useful: locate your County's Extension Service office
hortster
9 years ago
Zoysia is generally a pretty tough competitor with weeds. If the Zoysia is thinning and weeds are invading, you might check it for excessive thatch buildup.
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