Discover the enduring appeal of Meyer Zoysia, a time-tested favorite for Southern lawns.
For over 60 years, Meyer Zoysia (Z-52) has thrived in the transition zone and across the Southern United States, providing homeowners in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee with a reliable, beautiful turf.
Why Choose Meyer Zoysia?
- - Proven Performance: A trusted choice for its texture, color, and vigor.
- - Dense, Lush Turf: Forms a thick, carpet-like lawn that naturally resists weeds.
- - Excellent Cold Tolerance: Adapts well to the variable Southern climate.
- - Good Shade Tolerance: Thrives in areas with up to 5 hours of sunlight.
- - Exceptional Wear Tolerance: Withstands heavy foot traffic, ideal for active families.
- - Vibrant Emerald Green: Maintains a beautiful color throughout the growing season.
- - Drought & Insect Resistant: Reduces the need for excessive maintenance.
Key Features:
- - Blade Width: 4−5 mm
- - Emerald Green Color
- - Soft Feel
- - Suitable for Sandy & Clay Soils
- - Lateral Growth Pattern
- - Very Good Spring Green-up
- - Very good Fall Color Retention.
- - Recommended Mowing Height: 1−2 inches
Meyer Zoysia Maintenance: Simple Steps to a Healthy Lawn
Watering:
- - Once established, provide approximately 1 inch of water per week, through rain or irrigation.
- - Water deeply and infrequently (every 5−7 days) to encourage deep root growth.
- - Avoid frequent, shallow watering.
- - Water in the early morning to minimize evaporation.
- - Maintain soil moisture, even during dormancy.
- - Recognize signs of dry turf: grayish cast, shriveled blades.
- - Adjust watering based on soil conditions and terrain.
Mowing & Edging:
- - Mow regularly during the growing season.
- - Maintain a mowing height of 1−2 inches.
- - Use sharp mower blades for a clean cut.
- - Never remove more than 1/3 of the blade length at a time.
- - Leave clippings to decompose naturally when mowing frequently.
- - De-thatch after April 15th if necessary (properly maintained lawns may not require it).
- - Reduce nitrogen fertilizer or switch to organic fertilizer to minimize thatch.
Fertility :
- - Fertilize 3−4 times per year, following a general schedule.
- - Use a high-quality turf-grade fertilizer.
- - Apply fertilizer evenly with a rotary spreader.
- - Water in fertilizer immediately.
- - Light applications of nitrogen can be applied between scheduled applications to maintain color.
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