Once established, zoysiagrass can thrive with similar care as other grass varieties. It is recommended that a zoysiagrass lawn be mowed every 5 to 7 days, perhaps more often in the summer when ...

We are seeing more zoysiagrass lawns in Florida, but selecting the right type for a home lawn is important. Some cultivars to consider for a home lawn include Empire, El Toro, Jamur and Palisades.

As a turf-grass scientist at Virginia Tech, Mike Goatley has spent years looking at the various types of grass used for America’s archetypal landscape feature, the lawn. His preference comes ...

Multiple applications may be needed to control tough-to-control grasses such as quackgrass or zoysiagrass. After weeds are controlled, the ground should be worked by either aerifying the soil, tilling ...

Zoysia grass plugs are winter hardy here in Minnesota, but they will not spread and choke out weeds as rapidly as they do in the south. After several years in the home lawn, those plugs will have ...

Compared with tall fescue, colorant-treated zoysiagrass had significantly higher color ratings for 98-112 days at 80 gal/acre, 112-154 days at 160 gal/acre, and 138-154 days at 240 gal/acre.

It's hard to believe, but glossy zoysia grass advertisements are showing up in some circulars and other publications already. The ads entreat us to buy zoysia plugs and say goodbye to lawn care ...

Zoysia grass grows far better in climates much warmer than Michigan's. Give it consistent temperatures of 80 to 95 degrees and many of its advertised benefits pan out.