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Originally Posted by Jazuela
I'm not understanding the problem. Most lawns in the Villages are St. Augustine, Bermuda Grass, or Zoysia. None of those are actual grasses and in the north, they're all considered invasive weeds. So you now have another invasive green grassy-looking mowable thing growing in your lawn. Why not just mow it along with the rest of the lawn? It doesn't look any worse to me than the growing astro-turf you folks call Zoysia. At least torpedo grass adds a touch of interesting texture and the pale underside of the leaves gives the lawn a shimmery look in the right light.
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The grasses in use in the South are chosen because they will thrive in the prolonged heat we have. Cool season grasses like bluegrass or bentgrass can be grown here but will require tremendous amounts of water to survive. Not good for the environment or finances. The zoysia you have such disdain for is a good balance between the bermuda grass which is cut low, and St. Augustine with its large blades. And as another poster mentioned, torpedo grass will invade neighboring lawns which may create tension with residents on both sides.