Zoysia
Mowing Two Different Lawns
Q: I have bermuda in the front yard and Geo zoysia in the backyard. Is there any issue mowing both and risking cross-contamination with their seed? A: If the front yard is common seed-producing bermudagrass, not a hybrid sodded bermuda,...
How To Start A Zoysia Lawn?
Q: I want to convert my lawn from a weedy bermuda and centipede mix to zoysia. I want to use zoysia plugs to start the lawn. Would it be advisable to intermix fescue to provide a ground cover for the...
TifTuf Bermuda Vs Zenith Zoysia
Q: My lawn gets 4-5 hours of sunlight. I’m trying to decide between TifTuf bermuda and Zenith zoysia. Which is more shade tolerant? A: Both grasses are “somewhat“ shade tolerant. There are a lot of additional factors that will determine...
Difference Between Zeon And Geo Zoysia
Q: I’ve been told Zeon zoysia and Geo zoysia are the same grass. Do you know if this is true? A: Both grasses are patented. They are therefore genetically and physically different. Geo zoysia can only be planted with sprigs...
Is It Too Late To Fertilize Zoysia
Q: My lawn service put pre-emergent and fertilizer on my lawn on Sept 6. I think this was too late to fertilize zoysia. Am I wrong? A: It depends on what strength fertilizer was put down. It is possible to...
Old Bermuda Lawn Growing In New Zoysia
Q: I replaced my bermuda lawn with zoysia in late April of this year. The contractor sprayed the bermuda with some sort of herbicide cocktail and the grass turned brown in a matter of hours. Five days later he scalped...
When To Lay Zoysia Sod
Q: Is it too late in the season to lay zoysia sod? I have a southern facing lawn with limited sun in the winter due to lots of surroundings trees. A: The answer is a qualified maybe. I don’t know...
Getting Rid Of Mushrooms In Zoysia Lawn
Q: I have mushrooms in my new zoysia lawn. What steps can be taken to get rid of them? The yard gets plenty of sun to dry it out. A: The mushrooms most likely are coming from fungi feeding on...
Are Zeon zoysia and Geo (BK-9) zoysia the same?
Q: I’ve been told Zeon zoysia and Geo zoysia are the same grass. Do you know if this is true? A: Both grasses are patented. You can read the patents here: Geo zoysia Zeon zoysia They are therefore genetically and...
When To Fertilize My New Zoysia Sod
Q: I am a new homeowner. My zoysia sod has been down since late May. Does it need fertilizer? A: If the sod seems to be strongly rooted down then it’s time to fertilize. You can buy any thing that...
Do Different Varieties Of Zoysia Require Different Soil Temperatures?
Q: Do different varieties of zoysia grass require different soil temperatures to root? A: Different varieties of zoysia grass tolerate cold air temperatures differently, but the soil temperature for rooting is similar for all of them. My general advice is...
Can I Use Trifuralin As A Weed Controller On Zoysia?
Q: Can I use trifuralin as a pre-emergent weed controller on zoysia? I bought it before I realized it is intended for vegetable gardens. A: Congratulations for reading the label! University turf expert Clint Waltz says in the past trifluralin...
Something Is Digging Up My Zoysia Sod
Q: We have a fenced back yard and have never had any problems with critters. This year we put down zoysia sod and something is digging it up. A: I’d lay my money on raccoons. They have dexterous paws that...
Zoysia – Compare Varieties
‘Emerald’ zoysiagrass has a very fine leaf texture but is less cold-tolerant than other zoysiagrass varieties. ‘Meyer’ has a wider leaf than ‘Emerald’ and has good cold tolerance. ‘El Toro’ grows rapidly and has leaf width similar to ‘Meyer’. ‘Zenith’...
Zoysia Lawns – Slow Green-up in 2014
I’ve been puzzled by the differences in health between different zoysia lawns. My neighbor 2 doors down has a green and verdant zoysia lawn. My neighbor around the corner has slow and spotty green-up. The NC State Center for...
Zoysia – Variety Lineage
Zoysiagrass is an excellent lawn grass for Georgia but there is much confusion over the different varieties. Dr. Tim Bowyer, with Patten Seed, made a reference table for me to sort out the lineage of the different zoysia...
Zoysia – Watering
The best time to water a lawn is in the morning, preferably before noon. This allows the grass to dry before nightfall, reducing the risk of disease. Take into account recent rainfall when deciding how much to apply. Watering restrictions...
Zoysia – Fertilizing
Lawn fertilizer is manufactured by many companies. Each manufacturer uses a slightly different blend of plant nutrient chemicals to arrive at a final product. • Chemicals such as urea, ammonium nitrate, urea formaldehyde and ammonium phosphate provide the nutrient nitrogen...
