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Originally Posted by idlewild

I hate our St Augustine "lawn" and am strongly considering replacing it with Zoysia turf which our friends up in CDD 10 have. We're only 8 months into this new lawn and already fighting invasive Bermuda and torpedo grass (I can address). But both our dogs and guests have refused to walk on it - how embarrassing - since it's really not a grass IMHO.

Has anyone done this successfully?

I understand how it's not recommended as both St. Augustine and, to a lesser extent, Zoysia can penetrate into neighboring yards but we're on a corner lot Veranda with a wall (solid bottom) behind us. And our lawn's only direct contact with our neighbor's lawn is under the mock fence for which we are likely landscaping with metal and 2' of rock to create a barrier between the yards. I also mow and treat my own yard so no issues with contractors equipment spreading seeds/weeds.

People that I am familiar with regretted replacing St Augustine with Zoysia.

In order to keep the Zoysia looking like a golf course it will cost $$$$ compared to St Augustine. Especially during the summer.

FYI: Cutting grass short will increase " Burn " so my advice is cut the grass " High " & Cut just a tiny bit more often.