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Old 04-27-2005, 03:00 PM
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I agree that it sounds like you have Zoysia. Neither Bluegrass nor Improved Tall Fescue will be as thick and tight as Zoysia but they will stay green longer during the winter. Another difference is the correct mowing height. Zoysia should be cut lower (2") while the Fescue benefits from being left longer (3.5"). If you want to fill the bare area with Zoysia, you could take 'plugs' from your lawn and plant them in the bare spots. Then overseed with the rye as suggested. The plugs could be 2-3" in diameter and can be cut using a bulb planter.
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