To look their best zoysia grass requires frequent.
Scotts fertilizer schedule for zoysia grass.
This extremely versatile grass seed mix is 99 9 free of weeds.
It s best to choose a complete fertilizer with a slow release formula.
Zoysia is a slow grower so sod or plugs are most commonly used.
For cool season grass fall provides ideal growing conditions.
Fortunately there s no need for a turf war thanks to our most requested annual lawn care plan the scotts 4 step lawn.
Southern lawn fertilizer program for centipede st.
Augustine and zoysia grass 4 bag model 46223 1 view the scotts lawn care plan.
Mid summer it is optional to fertilize your zoysia grass in summer.
We show you exactly how and when to feed for a better spring summer fall and winter lawn.
On a fertilizer bag refer to percent nitrogen phosphorus and potassium respectively in the bag.
Without proper care your yard can quickly become a battleground of grass vs.
Zoysia likes to be fed regularly and consistent fertilizing will keep its root system healthy and resistant to disease.
Usually this happens in march or april.
When the entire lawn appears dry apply to 1 inch of water the next morning.
Zoysia grass can be grown from seed sod or plugs.
Once around labor day and a second time six to eight weeks later.
For best results water twice daily for at least 3 weeks.
Monitor the lawn on a regular basis to assess the need for irrigation.
Scotts turf builder grass seed zoysia grass seed mulch combines mulch and seed to grow a tough durable low maintenance lawn.
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.
Once the last frost is over it s about that time to begin fertilizing.
Planting zoysia grass for a new lawn.
Just make sure that the zoysia grass is 50 percent green or a bit more.
This bag will fertilize 8000 square feet at the rate of 1 pound of nitrogen per 1000 square feet.
Turn your lawn into the best on the block by putting it on this fertilizer schedule.
For example a 50 pound bag of 16 4 8 contains 16 nitrogen or 8 pounds total nitrogen.
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.
Fall lawn care plan 1.
Be sure to follow all label directions or make things extra simple for yourself by signing up for our personalized subscription based scotts lawn care program.
Give grass a head start on strong root growth by using scotts turf builder winterguard fall lawn food twice in fall.
See hgic 1201 fertilizing lawns for more information.
Water to prevent drought stress.
We ll ask you a few easy questions about your grass and yard then send you just the right.