Zoysia
Black Under Zoysia Grass
Q: My lawn guy said that my grass needs to be scalped to keep it “healthy”. Underneath the dead grass there’s a lot of black. My zoysia grass has been around for decades and it’s very, very thick. A: The...
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...
Should I Put Sand Down Before Zoysia Installation?
Q: I am going to be installing zoysia sod soon. My lot is heavily shaded but I’m having my trees thinned to help with sunlight. The soil stays a little damp. Would it be good to put down 3″ –...
Should I Put Sand Down Before Zoysia Installation?
Q: I am going to be installing zoysia sod soon. My lot is heavily shaded but I’m having my trees thinned to help with sunlight. The soil stays a little damp. Would it be good to put down 3″ –...
Large Patch Disease – Zoysia Lawn
Q: When would it be best to put down fungicide for large patch disease on my Emerald zoysia? I want to do my app for spring, but with this variable weather I don’t want to wait to long for large...
Front Yard Is Dirt And Wood Chips – How To Turn It Into A Zoysia Lawn?
Q: My front yard is nothing but dirt and wood chips because of a sewer line fix. My plan is to apply in April an inch of landscaping mix, then lay down zoysia sod. Am I doing it right? A:...
