Posts Tagged ‘zoysia’
Zoysia and Bermuda – Scalping
Q: Can I cut my Zoysia and Bermuda grasses very short while they are still dormant? A: You can cut both kinds of grass to one inch but not now in early February. The winter cold can freeze them. Wait...
Zoysiagrass – In North Georgia?
Q: I would like to plant ‘Emerald’ or ‘Meyer’ zoysiagrass at my home but I don’t know if it will be to cold here for it to thrive. Would another type of turfgrass be better? A: Eddie Ayers, Fannin county...
Large Patch in Zoysia
Q: I have zoysiagrass. It was beautiful last summer…thick and green. I feel that the lawn maintenance people we have mowing our lawn did not keep the lawn cut low enough. It always seemed too high. They just started cutting...
Zoysia – Control Rust in Fall
Q: If rust is observed on zoysiagrass in fall is it worthwhile to treat with a fungicide or is it better to wait until spring and then apply the fungicide? Does rust have activity during winter cold season? What fungicide...
Zoysiagrass – Late to Green Up
Q: Why is zoysiagrass so late to green up each year? Our lawn looks like it isn’t coming in well. A: Yes – in some years zoysiagrass won’t be completely green until June. It might be caused by several...
Zoysiagrass- Overseeding With Rye
Q: I’m getting older and would like to have a green yard in the winter for once in my life. We have had zoysiagrass forever. What will happen if I sprinkle ryegrass seed over the zoysia now? And how much...
Zoysiagrass – Diseases
Zoysiagrass lawns can withstand diseases if they are properly cared for. This includes fertilizing properly, mowing at the right height and watering when needed. It is better to control diseases by proper maintenance than by using fungicides. There are three...
Zoysia – Weeds
BASIC INFORMATION General Turf and Weed Info Lawn Care Calendars THREE METHODS There are three primary methods of controlling weeds. Any one method, when used alone, will not usually control all of your weeds. To consistently control weeds you must...
Zoysia – Varieties
Several species and/or cultivars of zoysiagrasses are available in Georgia. Most are adapted to the entire state and form an excellent turf when properly established and managed. For the best appearance, most zoysias require cutting with a reel mower, periodic...
Zoysia – Planting Sod
Kill all weeds by spraying the area with a non-selective weed killer two weeks before planting. • Till the soil thoroughly to a depth of six inches, mixing in the recommended amount of lime and fertilizer (1-800-ASKUGA-1) • If you...
Zoysia – Plant From Seed
Zoysiagrass seed is usually planted in May or June. Keep in mind that it is typical to get only 75 percent coverage in the first year in full sun. Establishing zoysiagrass from seed in shade is fruitless. If you plan...
Zoysia – Mowing
The first step in good mowing is to have a sharp blade. If the blade has not been sharpened in the past year, it needs to be sharpened or replaced. Dull blades whip the grass ends rather than cutting the...
Zoysia – Liming
An important factor in plant growth is the soil acidity level. This is measured in terms of a pH scale which is graduated from 0 to 14 with 7 being neutral. Any number below 7.0 is considered acid with 5.0...
Zoysia – Greenup Problems
Notes from Dr. Gil Landry and Dr. Clint Waltz Turfgrass Extension Specialists The University of Georgia The following are common problems associated with zoysiagrass green- up that have been observed in spring. 1) Mowing height: This appears to be the...
Zoysia – General Notes
Information taken from The Revised Georgia Gardener’s Guide Walter Reeves and Erica Glasener Zoysiagrass is a slow-growing but extremely thick and durable turfgrass. The grass is well adapted throughout the lower two-thirds of the state. It spreads by above-ground stolons...
Zoysia – Dethatching
Thatch is a layer of partially decomposed plant material that builds up on the soil’s surface. Usually, more than one half inch of thatch on general turf areas decreases the turf vigor by restricting movement of air, water and fertilizers...
