Inside and outside views of the geode. Geode (Greek Î³ÎµÏÎ´Î·Ï - ge-ÅdÄs, earthlike) are geological secondary structures which occur in certain sedimentary and volcanic rocks. They are themselves of sedimentary origin formed by chemical precipitation.
The Rhizoctonia solani fungus attacks zoysia grass and causes a disorder called large brown patch. Small, rounded spots of discolored, water-soaked grass appear on zoysia lawns.These damaged areas often have a yellowish ring of dying grass around their perimeters.oysia is a species of warm-weather grass native to Southeast Asia. Named after Karl von Zois, an 18th-century botanist from Austria, zoysia became popular with United States homeowners in the 1940s and 1950s, particularly in the southern United States, because these grasses perform well in warm climates.
Zoysia grass is a popular type of warm season grass and can be started from seed in areas with a longer growing season. However, the areas you plan to seed should have full sun or sun with very little shade. In shady areas of a seeded lawn, consider using Zoysia grass plugs instead. There are several varieties of Zoysia grass, or Zoysiagrass as it is also known. Only one of the varieties, Zoysia Japonica, can be successfully grown from seed in most areas. The commercial names for Zoysia seed include Zenith, Compadre, Meyer and a few others.