Zoysia grass is a warm season grass that is common in the southern region of the United States.  In the northern areas of the U.S. it’s growing season is much shorter than bluegrass or fescue but it still found a place in some yards because of its dense carpet prevented most weed growth and its aggressive growth pattern, although slow, let it spread and take over undesirable weeds and grasses.  This aggressive growth also would spread into a neighbors prize bluegrass lawn, which led to some very unhappy lawn owners.  Zoysia grass spreads by above ground stolons and also by underground rhizomes.  These rhizomes can grow under sidewalks so little will stop its advance. into other lawns and flowerbeds. 

  The benefits of zoysia grass are that it uses less water than bluegrass or fescue and in general requires less maintenance.  Since turf-type buffalograss was developed, the use of zoysia in the north has declined but there is still a demand for it, mainly for repairing older zoysia lawns. 

  Todd Valley Farms offers plugs of Zenith zoysia.  Although Zenith is seedable, its slow germination and short growing season makes it nearly impossible to establish a lawn in the cool season areas within a reasonable amount of time.  Zenith is also an improved variety with excellent color and exhibits good cold tolerance.  Our trays have 72 plugs and will cover 72 sq ft if placed on 12 inch centers or 18 sq ft if placed on 6 inch centers.  Zoysia spreads very slow compared to our turf-type buffalograss so the closer the spacing the better.  Our plugs are a healthy 1 ½  inches square X 2 ¼ inches deep.  They give you an excellent chance for success with less maintenance.

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