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Methods to Start or Switch to a Zoysia Lawn-Part II

 

One of the biggest decisions in starting or switching your lawn to a zoysia lawn is deciding on which method to use.   There are several different ways to start your new lawn. The most common ways are plugs, seeds or sod.

Part 1 we went over some of the advantages and disadvantages of using plugs to start a zoysia lawn. Part Two, this week, we will go over seed and sod.

Listed below are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using zoysia seed and sod.

                                             Zoysia Seed

  • Advantages
  • Quicker to fill in
  • Less time needed to plant

 

  • Disadvantages
  • Must have a tilled, level seed bed
  • More expensive initially than plugs less than sod
  • Needs Lots of Water
  • Small Percentage of seed germinates
  • Overall growth can be uneven
  • Less winter hardy
  • Has a shortest planting period each year  

 

  • Zoysia Sod
  • Advantages
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  • Longer planting season
  • Less watering same as plugs

 

  • Disadvantages
  • Most Expensive
  • Must have a tilled, level bed
  • Must be planted right away
  • Heavy repetitive lifting
  • Most labor intensive