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Accidental Lawn Fire on Zoysia: Assessing Damage and Why Burning Is Never Recommended

Q: I was burning leaves under a cast iron grate in the driveway, it was windy, I looked away for a second. Have I done permanent damage to my zoysia?

Good news... I doubt the grass was harmed. Wind probably made flames travel too fast to hurt grass crowns.

Some folks still believe in winter lawn burning.

Why it's a bad idea all around.

About Gardening: Deodara Cedar Fire Damage: Survival Assessment and Spring Watch; Zoysia Fertilizer Burn Recovery: Water, Patience, Organics; Saving Heat-Stressed Zoysia Sod: The Messenger (Harpin Protein) Option; Accidental Lawn Fire on Zoysia: Assessing Damage and Why Burning Is Never Recommended; The Myths and Dangers of Burning Dormant Bermuda Grass; Overseeding Zoysia with Creeping Red Fescue: Not Recommended; Mowing Meyer Zoysia: Optimal Height & Blade Sharpness; Seeding Zoysia Grass: Kill Weeds First for a Uniform Lawn; Canna Lily Dermatitis: Mystery Reaction, Not Leaf Rollers; Zoysia Seedheads: Normal Seasonal Occurrence, Not a Problem

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