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Old 05-22-2015, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Schneil View Post
Just learned today from the project manager of our new house in Hillsborough that this new zoysia grass was designed to go dormant in the hottest season (summer) and winter to save water in compliance with the water restriction/obligation The Villages has. Thus the boring brown grass!
Zoysia grass goes brown if it's cold, dry, hot, or cloudy. Doesn't need much excuse.