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Late August Zoysia Sod Installation: Strict Conditions

Zoysia can be laid in late August ONLY if: soil tilled & amended with conditioner + 40 lb lime/1000 sq ft; fresh-cut sod (cut day before); blue-tag certified; laid tight & rolled; irrigated 1 inch every 2 weeks all winter. Negotiate warranty to May.

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