Any Atlanta area zoysia owners suspect winterkill?

green in atlanta – posted 04 May 2010 07:44

I usually have 100% green-up by May 1st. The areas near the street and my driveway — where the driving surface retains warmth — are green and lush. But the rest of the yard is sparsely green. I also had what I thought was a minor spittle bug investation last summer — maybe it was worse than I thought??? Sorry no pictures. Any theories or similar experiences?

ken4255 – posted 05 May 2010 10:09

My zoysia in Marietta is almost all green — just some areas that don’t get enough sun are still transitioning.

Atlanta Green – posted 14 May 2010 11:54

My zoysia in Dunwoody is about 100% green.

ken4255 – posted 14 May 2010 14:13

Maybe you have some thatch buildup and the new growth is not getting through the thatch yet.

green in atlanta – posted 21 May 2010 08:27

quote:Originally posted by ken4255:Maybe you have some thatch buildup and the new growth is not getting through the thatch yet.

ding! ding! ding! that may have been it. All is well now. It just took a little while longer this year.