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New Celebration Bermuda in Texas: Fungus or Soil? Test Before Repair

South-central TX, new home, Celebration Bermuda on sandy loam. Brown patches, gaps after month of watering. High rain + irrigation = likely fungus.

Soil test first (toxicity, pH). Tissue analysis via Texas A&M for fungus ID. Don’t sod over dead grass—remove to soil. Check builder warranty (often 1 year on landscape). Neighbors same issue?

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