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Yellow Strip in Zoysia Over Gas Line Trench: Overfilled Crown Sheds Water

Yellow center with green edges over a utility trench means backfill was mounded (crowned), shedding water. Edges stay moist; center dries. Lightly re-grade to level, then water the strip extra until roots equalize.

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