Zoysia Grass Seed Is The Best All Round Grass Seed

By Andy Zain

If you want to change the appearance of your home and yard, plant zoysia grass seed. It is sturdy enough you won't have to worry about children running and romping on it. You need to make sure you are in a warm temperature area where it will grow well before you buy the seed. If you live in an area with cooler temperatures, you will run the risk of losing your grass.

Japan and China are the home of zoysia grass. It starts slow, but once it is established it fights off all of the weeds, in order to continue spreading. Heat doesn't bother it. It is not a comfortable grass to walk on because it has a wiry type of texture. It grows best in the lower third of the United States from California to the East coast. When it becomes well established, your yard will be the most beautiful one in the neighborhood.

This type of grass can be planted from seeds or from plugs. The seeds can be planted in late spring or early summer after all possibility of frost is gone. It grows best in temperatures between 80 and 100 degrees. Because it prefers the heat, never plant it in the fall when the weather begins to cool. Zoysia grass is a slow growing grass, so you want to make sure that you plant it early enough to give it a good start before the fall weather sets in.

Did you know that Zoysia grass needs 80% less water than other grasses? You only have to water it when there has been little or no rainfall, and the ground is dry and begins to crack. It grows in virtually any soil type, but adding a quality fertilizer will give it a jump start, and make it appear even greener.

Zoysia grass turns yellow when the weather becomes cold. Some of the benefits of this grass are that it is the first to turn green in the spring, it is weed free and drought resistant. It is slow growing, but in time it will cover any weeds and other grasses.

This grass is a type of grass that is tolerant enough to be used on golf courses, baseball and softball fields, parks and lawns. If it is damaged, it is slow to recover. Because of this it is not recommended for football or soccer fields. It does very well in the salt air along the coastal areas.

Zoysia grass is a great all around grass. It is easy to care for and makes a beautiful lawn. If you live in a warm temperature area, choose zoysia grass seed when you decide to plant grass. - 30228

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