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Converting Bermudagrass to Zoysiagrass by Plugging

Zoysiagrass slowly but surely outcompetes bermudagrass. A neighbor's zoysia patch expanded from 1 ft to 15 ft diameter in 14 years. Plant 3-inch 'Meyer' zoysia plugs 12 inches apart in May; expect full conversion in ~5 years.

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