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Troubleshooting Yellowing in New Centipede Sod

New centipede sod yellowed after a month. Irrigation runs daily for 30 minutes. Centipede fertilizer was applied with no improvement. The expert suspects overwatering and recommends scaling back to wetting soil 6 inches deep twice weekly. Also check for spittlebugs. A UGA extension link is provided for further centipede grass information.

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