Anyone heard of Zoysia grass for the lawn?

Question

Is it any good. (Not to smoke ;-) ) It comes in plugs and has an underground root system. My neighbor said it looks bad in the winter because it goes dormant. Is that true. Anyone know

Answer 1

We had it when we lived in Georgia. We loved it. Soft to walk on barefoot and roll around in with the kids (unlike St. Augustine). And yes, there were a couple of months that it did go a little brown, but so did everyone else.

It was very tolerant to a wide range of temps and moisture - I don't believe we ever had to water in the 5 years we were there, the rain was enough to keep it healthy and green throughout the year.

Answer 2

Zoysia will brown out when it goes dormant.....but it is a very hadry grass. And because it grows so dense its hard for weeds to get a hold in it. another thing to consider is it is hard on mower blades because it is so tough. but a good overall choice ......depends on your particular likes and climate

Answer 3

This is my experience living in southern wisconsin.

Hated the stuff. It would be the first grass to turn brown in the fall and the last to go green in the spring.

In the summer, it was pretty good. No weeds grew in it. Stayed fairly uniform in growth. Was fairly thick.

Grew into my neighbors lawn. He was not pleased.

I personally would not use it again.

Answer 4

Yes, this is true... BUT.....You can overseed it with a Winter Rye grass (thick overseed) to keep your lawn green in the winter..
Zoysia is hardy when it comes to walking on too... I like it very much...

Answer 5

Yup. It's the real deal- & unfortunately DOES go dormant in the Winter... -But some people like the lawn it makes. Stop at your local lawn & garden supply store & ask them about it. (I'm not sure that it grows well out West...- you might want to check THAT out too- if THERE you are.). Happy mowing! :)