Use Zoysia Grass for a Low Maintenance Lawn

Zoysiagrass is a warm season, low maintenance turf grass. It tolerates heat, drought, and salt spray. The low-growing, sod-forming plants spread by stolons and rhizomes. While it prefers full sun, zoysiagrass will tolerate some shade.

1. Is Zoysia grass hard to maintain?
2. What is the best low maintenance grass?
3. What are the pros and cons of Zoysia grass?
4. Which grass is better Bermuda or Zoysia?
5. Can you use Scotts Turf Builder on Zoysia grass?
6. Should I bag my Zoysia grass clippings?
7. What month is best to put grass seed down?
8. Will grass seed grow if you just throw it on the ground?
9. What can I use instead of grass in my backyard?
10. How fast will Zoysia spread?
11. What are the downsides to Zoysia grass?
12. What's the best time to fertilize Zoysia grass?

Is Zoysia grass hard to maintain?

Here in the Midwest, zoysia seed has a difficult time establishing because of our cool soil temperatures. Thus, most people who choose zoysia grass must plant it in plugs or sod during the summer months. ... It may be low maintenance, but if immediate results are what you want, zoysia grass may not be for you.

What is the best low maintenance grass?

Six Types of Drought-Resistant, Low-Maintenance Grasses

• Bermudagrass. ...
• Zoysia grass. ...
• Fescuegrass. ...
• Buffalograss. ...
• St. ...
• Bahiagrass.

What are the pros and cons of Zoysia grass?

Zoysia grass requires only minimal nitrogen, about 1 pound per 1,000 square feet during growing season. However, it will maintain a better color in cool weather if fertilized during the fall. It is also very water efficient, needing only about a half-inch of weekly rain to thrive.

Which grass is better Bermuda or Zoysia?

Zoysia grass holds its color better than Bermudagrass during short drought periods, but Bermudagrass excels in extended drought. Deep-rooted, drought-tolerant Pennington Texas Bermudawithstands the rigorous Texas climate.

Can you use Scotts Turf Builder on Zoysia grass?

Answer: Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed 1 should not be applied to Zoysia lawns as it could cause discoloration. We do offer Ferti-Lome St. Augustine Weed and Feed 15-0-4 safe for zoysia.

Should I bag my Zoysia grass clippings?

When your mower leaves behind large clumps of grass rather than small little clippings, it can cause considerable damage to your lawn. ... Bagging your zoysia grass clippings will allow the grass that is left after a mowing to grow and thrive in a healthy manner.

What month is best to put grass seed down?

Several distinct advantages make fall the best time to plant cool-season grass seed. In early autumn, the soil is still warm from months of summer sun. This combination of warm soil, moderate day temperatures and cool evenings encourages fast germination and establishment of newly sown cool-season grass seed.

Will grass seed grow if you just throw it on the ground?

The simple answer is, yes. Beyond just throwing the seed out into the lawn and not performing any grass maintenance there is a whole world of lawn care. ... Even though the seeds will sprout if just thrown on the surface of the dirt there are negative effects of planting the seed in that fashion.

What can I use instead of grass in my backyard?

Eco-Friendly Alternatives to a Grassy Lawn

• Groundcovers. Groundcovers sprawl across the ground but don't grow tall, eliminating the need to mow, providing the perfect alternative to grass. ...
• Corsican Mint. ...
• Creeping Thyme. ...
• Clover. ...
• Ornamental Grasses. ...
• Evergreen Moss. ...
• Native Perennial Beds. ...
• Artificial Turf.

How fast will Zoysia spread?

Zoysia seeds typically germinate in 14 to 21 days under good growing conditions. Cut zoysia lower than most grasses—1 to 2 inches is a good height. Blades provide a beautiful green color through the spring and summer but will turn tan or brown when the grass goes dormant after the first fall frost.

What are the downsides to Zoysia grass?

Zoysia grass requires frequent mowing, and can thicken and become difficult to mow. To keep your lawn looking attractive, you should mow zoysia grass to 1/2 to 1 inch high once or twice every week in the summer. If you do not mow often enough, the thickened grass will give your lawn a puffy appearance.

What's the best time to fertilize Zoysia grass?

Mid-summer: Depending on the soil type, fertilize with ½ to 1 pound of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet in June or July using a fertilizer that is also high in potassium, such as a 15-0-15. The need for phosphorus is determined by a soil test.