Thatch Management Is Key to Maintaining Zoysia Grass Lawns

摘要

Columbia, Missouri (May 18, 2009)--Due to warm, humid days this spring, homeowners and lawn managers might notice an off-yellow or orange coloring of zoysia grass lawns, said a University of Missouri turf researcher. Large brown patch, or zoysia patch, is a fungal disease that creates patches of discolored zoysia grass, leading to weed invasion, said Brad Fresenburg. No truly effective fungicides are available over the counter. Lhatch management in zoysia will help reduce the potential for the disease,?Fresenburg said.