There are plenty of reasons why zoysia grass (Zoysia spp.) is such a popular grass for yards and lawns. Homeowners love that this ground cover practically takes care of itself, as it is highly durable ...

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 down to ...

There are several different types of zoysia grass, so it is important to choose the one that is best suited for our climate and soil type.

Q: In an effort to grow grass in an environmentally friendly way (one that uses few chemicals and requires little watering), I would like to switch my lawn to zoysia grass. I have had two previous ...

The Southern Nevada master gardeners are again offering free classes to the public. The Becoming a Desert Gardener series runs for four consecutive Wednesday evenings in January at the University of ...

For years, St. Augustine grass has been the lawn of choice of homeowners in Northeast Florida, but some want a change. Maybe they want a lawn with a finer texture or one that doesn't get chinch bugs.

Every year, I receive a few calls regarding those too-good-to-be-true ads for zoysia grass plugs. Zoysia grass plugs are winter hardy here in Minnesota, but they will not spread and choke out weeds as ...

About 42 years ago, Paul Weiss spent days on his knees installing a lawn he hoped would last forever — several hundred Zoysia plugs he ordered for about $17 from a magazine ad. Within no time, those ...

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 chores ...

Scientists quantified the impact of colorants applied in autumn on zoysiagrass in the transition zone. Persistence of green color increased with application volume, but differences among colorants ...

Q.: A recent article mentioned discolored grass but nothing about zoysia grass. Our neighborhood has an infestation of the horrible stuff. What can be done about it? A lovely residential area in ...