Zoysia Sod Grass

About Zoysia

In warmer climates, it can tolerate shade. In cooler temperatures however, it doesn’t handle shade well.

In general, it is a perennial that is sod-forming. It also happens to have both rhizomes as well as stolons. While it does brown up as soon as the first freeze occurs, its also known for being the first to turn back to green when spring finally arrives. Zoysia grasses grow from the beginning of spring and into the later part of autumn; of course, only if the requirements for nutrition and moisture are met. This type of grass is tolerant during drought, but it will turn brown until proper watering returns.

There are pros and cons to growing zoysia grass and the lists below will outline all of them for you.

Pros

Cons

Keep in Mind

Zoysia is a versatile turf that is tolerant of numerous weather conditions. While it can handle a great amount of wear and tear, when it does become damaged, it takes time to recover.
It will hold its color for most of the fall season and begin growing quickly in early spring. The grass blades are stiff because of a high amount of silica.

This quality requires regular sharpening of lawn mower blades. Although, plenty of homeowners feel it is worth the extra time because of the thick, green carpeted lawn that zoysia produces.

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