Zoysiagrass Brown After Freeze: Patience, Not Fertilizer

Q: My zoysia greened up in March, froze, and is still brown 3 weeks later. What now?

Early warm spells trigger green-up using stored carbs. Subsequent frost burns blades and depletes reserves. Established lawns will re-green slowly as temps warm. Don't fertilize—it won't speed recovery.

New sod (dormant-planted since fall) is at higher risk of loss. Monitor until mid-May; if dead, replace.