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Old 03-09-2023, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by djlnc View Post
Our back yard in Richmond is like a little mountain range with lots of hills and valleys. They did a rather pathetic job with the sod. I really would like to have a smooth yard, but I don't want to go through the expense and aggravation of having it done and not see a real improvement. Have any of you gone through this process (with success)?
Stay away from St. Augustine. It's a weed and takes more water and susceptible to chinch bugs. Go with Zoysia grass. It takes less water, looks better, easier to cut and reminds me of northern type grasses.