Over-Fertilizing Causes Zoysia Decline

Zoysia Needs Less Nitrogen Than Bermuda

Meyer zoysia thrives on 3 fertilizations per year, not 6. Excess nitrogen promotes thatch, disease, and weak root systems—explaining your brown patches.

Recovery Plan

• Aerate after rain this month.
• Reduce fertilization to late spring, early summer, early fall.
• Follow UGA lawn calendars for zoysia-specific schedules.

Match maintenance to the grass species, not a generic program.