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Perennial Ryegrass Is Not Perennial in Georgia’s Heat

Perennial ryegrass dies in Georgia’s hot, humid summers. It’s perennial only where summers stay below 80°F. Use it for winter erosion control, then kill with glyphosate in May and plant warm-season grasses (bermuda, zoysia, centipede).

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