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Dollarweed and Nutsedge in New St. Augustine: Spot-Treat or Renovate

Dollarweed (rhizomes) and nutsedge (tubers) push through sod seams. Wet conditions favor both. Options: spot-spray atrazine + Image (nutsedge/dollarweed) on savable areas; or glyphosate, rototill, rake, resod with Milorganite for total renovation. Jam sod tight, roll seams, scout daily.

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