Comments on: Watering Smartly

By: admin

admin — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:08:44 +0000

George – Your front yard sounds OK for Zoysia, but any place you need a sump pump to drain water is probably too wet for Zoysia. If you give our customer service a call at 410-756-2311 and we can talk with you further on the subject.

By: George

George — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 17:50:30 +0000

I live in Jacksonville, Florida. My back yard is subject to puddling during extremely heavy rains, so much so that I have a sump pump installed to help with drainage. Will Zoysia grass tolerate the damp soil that my yard occasionally experiences? The St. Augustine grass in my front yard needs to be replaced, and my back yard has never really been planted with grass (it has a combination of weeds and grasses). I’m concerned Zoysia grass won’t grow tolerate the damp soil.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:18:47 +0000

Suzi – Zoysia should be kept at a maximum height of 1.5 – 2 inches. While it doesn’t grow incredibly fast, you should be okay mowing twice per month as long as they are properly maintaining the grass in other ways as well. As far as the Bermuda is concerned, since this is another type of spreading grass, if you Zoysia among the Bermuda they will compete trying to choke one another out. If you wish to plant Zoysia plugs among the Bermuda, you’ll need to clear a 4 inch space around each plug planted. In time, the Zoysia will fill in those holes.

Unfortunately, Zoysia cannot choke out Wandering Jew. To get rid of it, the best bet is to call a local nursery or landscape outfit and ask if they have any suggestions on how to get rid of it in the specific climate in which you lives. Once the Wandering Jew is gone, Zoysia plugs can be planted and will eventually take over the space, including the bed.

By: Suzi W

Suzi W — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:52:57 +0000

Will zoysia choke out wandering jew? The previous homeowner planted it in beds all around the back yard. Despite spraying with Round Up then covering in heavy weedcloth & rocks, digging up beds, etc., it always comes back. I want to plant zoysia in the back yard which is mostly pool. There is a bed next to the garage that is all rocks and wandering jew I can’t kill. Will the zoysia spread into the bed and choke out the wandering jew?

By: Suzi W

Suzi W — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:49:09 +0000

I have to rely on a lawn service to mow. They are adamant about cutting all customers’ yards at 3.5″. My yard has nice St Augustine in dappled sun in the main area, but bermuda choked it out in the smaller areas between the sidewalk and curb. Ditto for the back yard which is mostly pool. Can I plant the zoysia plugs amidst the 3.5″ bermuda? I can opt for bi-weekly mowing, no less frequently or the service will cancel me. I’m in north Houston. Will zoysia work for me given the above?

By: admin

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:04:29 +0000

Jack – Zoysia will produce seeds under wet conditions. The production of seed slows down the spreading so it is best to cut them off and to keep the grass around 2 inches. If the grass (not the seed pods) has grown tall only about 1/3 of the height should be cut per mowing. Unfortunately the seeds will not germinate to grow grass without manipulation of the seed.

By: Jack Payne

Jack Payne — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:25:44 +0000

i’m in little rock arkansas. i planted plugs starting june 1st finished mid july about 8″ apart. 98% plus thriving. I read all your POST. I still have a question it looks like the plugs are spreading nicely and are also producing seed pods 3″ to 4″ tall, they are starting to dry and when pulled thru my fingers most come off. should I help them come off like drag a carpet over them or what? Will they grow if I do the right thing? Thanks Jack

By: The Lawn Guy

The Lawn Guy — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:55:02 +0000

This is a great eye-opener! Yes, that’s what I love about Zoysia grass because they don’t need much watering. I will definitely try your advise and thanks for sharing your ideas!