Zoysia Sod Installation
Zoysia sod is a very beautiful type of lawn cover, and when it's well taken care of, it can really beautify and enhance an outdoor space. In another recent article, I wrote about how to prepare ground for sod and the steps it takes, but I didn't cover what types of sod might be good different landscapes. In this article, I'll talk about one kind of sod in particular, zoysia sod, and where it's best grown.
So what is zoysia grass? Chances are you've seen it. It's that thick turf found on places like golf courses that's rich and green when properly maintained. Zoysia is actually a genus of 8 different species of "creeping" grasses that are native to Asia. By creeping, I mean grass that propagates itself by creeping outward from the crown of the plant. But unlike many of its counterpart creeping grasses, zoysia spreads slowly, which is the main reason why it's almost always installed using sod instead of seed. Where is zoysia grass used. Zoysia sod is mostly used on places like golf courses and areas that get a lot of high traffic. Even though this form of grass is beautiful and thick, it has its limits, which you'll read about in the next section.
The first limit of zoysia sod is that it really shouldn't be installed in the northern states, or anywhere that gets an actual winter. Since I live in San Diego, I can install pretty much anything. If you live north of Kansas however, you definitely shouldn't really be thinking about zoysia sod. If you do, then your lawn will quickly begin to yellow as the weather cools, and worse once it gets fully cold. It probably won't die on you, but your yard will definitely look pretty poor for the better half of the year in colder states. Zoysia sod also does best in areas of high sunlight. Most species of grass don't really like shady areas, but this is especially true in the case of zoysia. If you want it to thrive, keep it in the sunlight.
Since I ran a landscaping business for a few years, I can tell you that there are two types of lawn owners out there. People who like long stems of grass, and people who like short, well-kept grass. Most of the residential lawns you see are made of fescue. It's a very decent type of grass and grows very quickly in both cold as well as relatively warm climates.
Zoysia grass on the other hand, loves to be short. When mowing, it will do best when kept between an inch and half an inch. It loves warm and tropical climates and does very well in the heat of summer. Zoysia grass will yellow and even brown when the sustained air temperature drops below around 55 degrees. If you're a resident of a region that's warm all year round, places like Arizona, Texas, Florida, parts of California, and more, and if you like grass that's short and easy to manage, then you might want to consider zoysia sod as a good option.
Zoysia sod is nice because as long as you start off with the right soil conditions, it pretty well maintains itself. In order to know the best soil conditions for the particular brand of zoysia sod you'll install, ask the sod distributor themselves. They should be able to give you the specifics. Generally though, zoysia grass likes slightly acidic soil with partial sand and good drainage. Many states where zoysia grass does well usually don't have very good soil conditions, and have lots of clay and small stones. If you're going to install zoysia sod and want it to do well, make sure you get the soil conditions to where they need to be. Once that's done you'll be free to enjoy your nice low maintenance lawn. I hope it works out for you!
Zoysia Sod really is a beautiful alternative to the standards grasses like Fescue Sod that you see in many yards. It's good to do your research before deciding which one to install.
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