Summer can be a rough time for many grasses and a busy time for homeowners. The grass is trying to survive in the dry, hot weather and you’re trying to keep your lawn green and healthy. This is one of Zoysia’s biggest strengths. As a warm weather grass, it thrives in hot weather, requiring very little maintenance compared to other grasses. Visit our website for more information about Zoysia’s perks. Zoysia does require a small amount of summer time work however:
Watering Your Zoysia
Amazoy will require up to 80% less irrigation than other types of grass and will only need supplemental watering if there has been little rainfall. The best time to water your lawn is in the morning, preferably before noon. This allows the grass to dry before nightfall, reducing the risk of disease.
A good way to test if your grass needs watering is to look at the surrounding soil. If it’s dry and cracking, it’s time to water your Zoysia grass. Be sure to avoid over-watering, because that can damage the roots. If you have questions, check out our Moisture Meter to determine your lawn’s (or other plants’) watering needs.
Mowing Your Zoysia
Grass maintenance for Zoysia is pretty simple. You will spend less time mowing your lawn (about two-thirds less time, to be exact) because Zoysia doesn’t grow tall as quickly as other grasses.
However, you do want to keep this general rule of thumb in mind: A healthy Zoysia lawn should be mowed to a height of 1 1/2″ to 3”. A golden rule when mowing any turf is “never cut more than 1/3 of the leaf height.”