Zoysia Grass Vicki Skvor Lawn Grass Project 3

Zoysia Grass Vicki Skvor Lawn Grass Project 3 rd Period

Zoysia l Texture- Companion Zoysias will have a leaf width and turf texture more similar to that of Meyer vegetative Zoysias, a medium to mediumfine textured turf grass variety depending on how thick it is seeded.

Zoysia l Climate- Zoysias is a warm season grass that can be grown further north than many of the other warm season grasses. It makes one of the most beautiful, carpeted lawns when fully established. l Soil Conditions-Zoysias can be found growing in many soils from acidic to alkaline.

Zoysia l Color-Zoysias are noted for its darker green color and improved density as longer lasting green in the fall and earlier green in the spring.

Zoysia l Prices- 1 lb of Zoysias grass is $19. 95. 2 lb is $34. 95, 5 lb is $79. 95, and 25 lb is $349. 50 l Ways it can be bought- Zoysias can be bought in Seeds.

Zoysia l What ways it can be used for- Zoysias can be used in many different ways and places. Examples are: Golf course tees, fairways and roughs, sports fields, schools, parks and home lawns.

Zoysia l Two important requirements for seeding Zoysias. (1) Plant at higher seed rates for best results and (2) Water daily or even multiple times daily for the first 30 days of establishment. Then water every other day for the next 4 -6 weeks. If you can’t water then it is not recommend to plant Zoysias.

Zoysia l Advantages- Once fully establish this variety can perform well in high traffic areas. Best results are achieved by planting in early spring when soil temps reach 65 degrees or higher. l Disadvantages- Zoysias are a slow grower when plugged or sprigged and will take about two years to achieve a fully covered and established lawn.

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