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Reviving Drought-Killed Houston Lawn: Sod, Seed, or Plug — Water Is Key

After drought, weeds dominate. Options: scalp weeds, apply Milorganite, sod tight (smother weeds); or seed into clean seedbed with twice-daily light watering; or plug after glyphosate. All require committed irrigation. No water = failure.

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