This extremely versatile grass seed mix is 99 9 free of weeds.
Scotts fertilizer schedule for zoysia grass.
It s best to choose a complete fertilizer with a slow release formula.
Give grass a head start on strong root growth by using scotts turf builder winterguard fall lawn food twice in fall.
All the major brands make fertilizers that work well for zoysia turf.
However there are innovative seed products on the market such as scotts turf builder zoysia grass seed and mulch that make seeding zoysia a good option.
Usually this happens in march or april.
Once the last frost is over it s about that time to begin fertilizing.
Monitor the lawn on a regular basis to assess the need for irrigation.
For best results water twice daily for at least 3 weeks.
This will give the number of pounds of fertilizer product to apply to 1000 square feet of turf.
Scotts turf builder grass seed zoysia grass seed mulch combines mulch and seed to grow a tough durable low maintenance lawn.
For cool season grass fall provides ideal growing conditions.
Just make sure that the zoysia grass is 50 percent green or a bit more.
Zoysia likes to be fed regularly and consistent fertilizing will keep its root system healthy and resistant to disease.
See hgic 1201 fertilizing lawns for more information.
For example a 50 pound bag of 16 4 8 contains 16 nitrogen or 8 pounds total nitrogen.
This bag will fertilize 8000 square feet at the rate of 1 pound of nitrogen per 1000 square feet.
Planting zoysia grass for a new lawn.
For warm season grasses only one application is necessary in early fall.
Fall lawn care plan 1.
Without proper care your yard can quickly become a battleground of grass vs.
We ll ask you a few easy questions about your grass and yard then send you just the right.
The best fertilizers for zoysia grass have a 3 1 2 or 4 1 2 ratio of nitrogen phosphorous and potassium or n p and k.
When the entire lawn appears dry apply to 1 inch of water the next morning.
Zoysia is a slow grower so sod or plugs are most commonly used.
Water to prevent drought stress.
Fortunately there s no need for a turf war thanks to our most requested annual lawn care plan the scotts 4 step lawn.
Zoysia grass can be grown from seed sod or plugs.
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To look their best zoysia grass requires frequent.
On a fertilizer bag refer to percent nitrogen phosphorus and potassium respectively in the bag.
We show you exactly how and when to feed for a better spring summer fall and winter lawn.
Augustine and zoysia grass 4 bag model 46223 1 view the scotts lawn care plan.