Actually, if you call Andy, he may let you know of somewhere in your area (that's how I found out about Brier Chapel). ncredclaygardener Do some searching here and other forums about Tilling and Compadre Zoysia. It’s been a good choice for residential lawns, golf fairways, industrial parks, and sports fields. Zoysia grass offers medium to fine leaf blades that create a thick, attractive carpet. I know this is a dead thread, but I wanted to respond to one point made above, about Zoysia not being cold tolerant. #3. I can't tell where the plugs were planted anymore. Replied October 12, 2015, 3:59 PM EDT. In the north half of the country's Transition Zone, about the only Zoysias used are Meyer, Belair, Chinese Common, and Zenith. Not all will carry sod but some will. Legacy post . But Palisades is by far our number two seller next to Zeon and Zeon’s right here. But there’s basically two families. Sod farms here sell Compadre and a few other varieties. Cavalier, Emerald or Zeon? I’m planning on sodding 8000 ft of Emerald Zoysia because I grew up with this grass and loved it but I’ve been told I should consider Zeon. So many good, and even professional, solutions in the comments. It's difficult to get anything to grow under large trees because of roots, shade and competition for water, and oaks are particularly challenging. Warm season grasses such as these segregate out and do not mix the way a cool season grasses (e.g., tall fescue + Kentucky bluegrass) do. Emerald zoysia is less hardy but more shade tolerant than Meyer Zoysia. ... Meyer and Emerald are circa 50 years old.If you like the look stick with them.If you need improve shade, drought or rust disease tolerance go with the ones developed for … In answer to your question the local sod distributor is selling the following:Zenith Zoysia SodEmerald Zoysia SodTifGrand BermudaTifBlair CentipedeMercedes St. AugustineTall Fescue. Like Palisades, Cavalier requires less water and fertilizer while having comparable shade tolerance and producing a thicker turf than St. Augustine. Slightly wider in leaf width than Meyer Zoysia. Before making a decision about the oak, I will echo liserb1357's suggestion -- have an arborist come take a look at all of your trees and advise on a course of action. Please feel free to call me if you have any additional questions? A comprehensive comparison between Bermuda & Zoysia turf types offered by Tifton Turf. Say you order 150 plugs, which is their smallest order amount. I planted Zenith Zoysia in central Kentucky about 17 years ago. We live in Temecula and have EasyTurf in our backyard. --- More information about varieties are shown below. Low Water Use 2. UGA turf expert Clint Waltz says: Emerald zoysiagrass doesn’t grow really strong in limited light conditions (i.e. The nurseries and garden stores will sell retail amounts as small as one piece of sod. Can your garden keep up? In the south half of the country's Transition Zone where you are, the varieties (or cultivars) of Zoysia used are El Toro, Himeno, Meyer, Zenith, Emerald, Cavalier, Zeon, and Zorro. Everything I had read and been advised about it is true. Not all of which I think will actually grow well here and they honestly didn't seem very knowledgeable... or possibly I just happen to catch the 3 separate employees that didn't know anything about grass... which is what lead me to this forum. If was breed and marketed to compete with Saint Augustine grass markets in the Gulf Coast States. I understand the 'perfect' grass doesn't exist. The biggest issue with the seeded varieties assuming you are going to seed it to start with is any of the seeded varieties of Zoysia are very difficult to get germination, and very slow to fill in. I am re-researching this topic, since I am getting my second home ready for retirement, and it's located in Myrtle Beach, SC. It is very difficult to sort through all of the info out there on the growing number of Zoysia cultivars, and even more so when it comes to combining more than one of them! The leaves of this grass are coarse in texture and are a light green in color. I reached out to a local ag professor / turf specialist with some questions... below is my mail and his response: I'm planning on replacing my current lawn with a mid or wide bladed Zoysia. Emerald zoysia is a fine-textured, dense-growing, dark … Hi, I'm glad your zoysia lawn is looking great from the plugs you planted, but I personally would not have ordered the plugs from ZoysiaFarms because their plugs are very small, only 1 X 1 inch. The end result is yard with a bumper crop of weeds because the Zoysia is difficult and slow to germinate and get going. Emerald is a hybrid between Zoysia japonica and Zoysia tenuifolia (the third species found in the USA). I was wondering about combining the two (plugging Palisades and seeding Compadre) so as to establish a full lawn more quickly. And I didn't plant the plugs every 6 inches apart. It wasn't cheap but it's zero maintenance and six years later it still looks brand new! I've seen the zones drawn in many slightly different ways. I am in Charlotte and plugged Meyer Zoysia 6-7 years ago. Here Larry O'Neil explains the differences in Empire and Emerald Zoysia Grass. I would bet you are ordering the plugs from a Gulf Coast State like Florida or Texas. Compadre (Companion) is looking like a winner to me. That's pretty good!...we could not find zoysia around here. St. Augustine is really popular here as is Bermuda, but after feeling all of them I'm leaning toward Emerald. Emerald zoysia is a fine-textured hybrid zoysia that is one of the most attractive of the zoysia grasses. I guess you could say Zoysia is more environmentally friendly than tall fescue--at least in the Transition Zone, which can get really hot in summer and really cold in winter. If you wouldn't mind, please let us know what your sod farms are selling. 1. I did move over 3 years ago. Zeon supposedly produces less … You want to pick the best sod for your lawn. The more opinions, the better, right. Vertical Growth (less trimming) Zoysias continue growing to temperatures of 100 degrees F and, like other warm-season species, go dormant at temperatures less than 55 degrees F. Of all the warm-season grasses, zoysiagrasses and buffalograss survive the coldest winter temperatures, though considerable variation exists among varieties. The numbers are shown in their Table 2 on Page 5. ... Emerald Zoysia Read More; Zeon … If link doesn't work, just search for "Compadre Zoysia" on youtube and you will find his vids (three parts). Their price before shipping is a whopping $14.95! If it were me I would pass. It can be mowed with a regular mower (many require reel mowing) -- I use the second lowest setting on my troy bilt self propelled mower. Would be curious how it looks five years later, if you haven't moved. The shade tolerant Zoysia varieties are Cavalier and Emerald which require about four hours of direct sunlight each day. problem with zoysia palisades grass. Watch this video to learn how to use it and various ways to get the job done. Check out this really interesting article in the Charlotte Observer posted by member sprinks98. Zenith and Compadre ( formerly named Companion) are two of the newest "seeded" type improved Zoysia varieties on the market. Hi Tjeep. It will likely still be a 2-year grow-in. So the matrella's are in the middle (they spread faster than tenuifolia but slower than japonica; they're more cold-hardy than tenuifolia, but less cold-hardy than japonica, etc., etc.). Both varieties are slightly wider in leaf width than Meyer Zoysia. Does anyone sell it. The Bluegrass I seeded last year in a very small part of my yard spread maybe 3 to 6 inches at most--probably no more than 3 inches. Basically, I'm looking for a(relatively of course) low maintenance lawn. The other types have bigger blades and look like some of the cheaper grasses. Of the three varieties you mentioned in your post (Emerald, Empire, and Zenith), Zenith is the only one you can buy seeds for. Since you probably have time now as you wouldn't do this until the spring/summer, I would recommend you go on the NTEP website. New state rules will effectively limit turfgrass to 25 percent of the landscape in most new and renovated yards, Patiently observe what works and doesn’t work in your landscape, Brave the August heat and humidity in your summer garden, and you'll reap rewards this fall, Water restrictions making your garden look washed out? Both zoysia (Zoysia japonica) and Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) are common lawn grasses in the United States, particularly in warmer areas such as Florida and the Gulf States. Zoysia Hybrid. Her little corner gained quite a bit of positive comments from neighbors, and became a welcome (maintenance-free) resting spot for young and old. Meyer is the most common by far. If you buy sod in bulk from a sod farm, your price goes down even more. I never considered it due to the fact that most articles I had read say it's a ton of work. You might want to do some homework on Palisade Zoysia. In any case... uggh... decisions, decisions. I plan to put up a video of my project on Youtube as soon as I can figure out how to get my video to render properly :). Meyer Zoysia Palisades Zoysia improved shade tolerance. Holly, NC... zip is 28120 if that helps. Bermuda. Interviewer: Okay. If you do the tilling andamending part of your last paragraph, you will have more success with a mixture of Fescue and Bluegrass than with any Zoysia (around here). But not to fear, zoysia fans. Thanks again! While some factors are beyond your control, selecting suitable species and cultivars and using proper cultural practices will help you achieve the most vigorous turf possible.". Cavalier, released for production in ... and sprigs than the inter-specific hybrid Emerald Zeon Zoysia Compadre Zoysia and has demonstrated good insect resistance and shade tolerance. The county's water department had dug a hole there some 20 years ago, but they didn't fill it back in right, which lead to a big patch of weeds in the front yard zoysia. You can also call your local state turfgrass Extension specialist, often affiliated with a university I think. Crown Zoysia is another medium blade grass. Gotta revise something I said in the last post. Ornamental grass would also be nice in the mid-height range. Here is a link that might be useful: Auteck's (former?) To avoid thatching, very light fertilization once a year and that's it.We got it mailed from ZoysiaFarms. Developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station, this cultivar features rapid establishment and recovery rates as well as superior turf quality compared to Meyer zoysiagrass. In addition to its medium-coarse texture, it tolerates heat and withstands cold relatively well. Zenith is beautiful, and we've had some mountains of snow over the last 17 years of winters. In the cities of Mt. I would also do plugs more closely spaced than 2 ft - for sure. Don't listen to TW, he offers decent advise for people out in Texas growing Bermuda. It’s very minimal. Texas Weed, or ZoysiaSod, or any other that would like to chime in on this... Is the above comment from TW on the seeded varieties of Zoysia something that is agreed on? It is impossible for a DIY or even a pro to till to a specified even depth, and even texture. Plugs will have a better chance of surviving if they're at least 2 X 2 inches and preferrably 3 X 3 inches. Here is a link that might be useful: Carolina Green Sod. Compadre is more open and coarser textured than Palisades and also a bit lighter green in color. I thus far have chosen seeded Compadre because of the cost savings over Sod, the quicker results over plugs, and positive attributes I've seen from multiple University studies. Also should say that I don't mean to knock tall fescue. Can anyone rank these three varieties (1 to 3 with 1 being "the best") in the following three categories: Drought tolerant, Shade tolerant, and Most like to fight off Bermuda grass? I'd prefer Palisades to ultimately crowd out the Compadre. There are two other seeded varities with good decent Cold Tolerance, Zenith and Compadre, but neither are desirable or worth having. I really wish fescue / blue grass were lower maintenance, but I don't have the time to keep up with it. Anyway their 4-inch round plugs of SR2284 Kentucky bluegrass expanded laterally by roughly 1 foot and 2 feet in about a year (give or take a couple months), depending if the round plugs were in Manhattan, Kansas, or Olathe. 1) How would Palisades and Compadre look together? It is well-suited for quality lawns where regular maintenance and care is provided. In my front yard, I planted 4 big pieces of sod to instantly wipe out a big weed patch there. . If over fertilized Emerald zoysia will quickly develop excess thatch. Zenith and Compadre can be grown from seed, but you have to wait until late May to early June at the earliest/latest. I'm also going to till, and fortunately do happen to have a neighbor that is more than willing to bring over his tractor with the blade attached after we get the soil amended properly. Pull zoysiagrass in some shade and keep the ground moist and large patch will be there by year 2. Note that in full shade and some wet soils, expect the zoysiagrass to get Large Patch disease. Auteck/Zoysiasod thanks for all the details and the great replies. tolerance, descriptions and a host of other data. I like the images posted by haussaon - they give good ideas for different heights and shapes, which I think is your biggest need. Emerald Zoysia needs about 5 hours of sunlight per day. I planted 10 plugs of 3 x 3 inches each there and I think a 6 x 6 plug and a 10 x 4 plug. When the house sold, after she passed away, the new owners--who made many changes, updates, and general upgrades to the house and property--left the corner as is, and had a lovely engraved plaque made and installed on the bench in honor of the lady who made welcome instead of war. S/he will be another voice to consider in your choice for a lawn grass, be it zoysia or centipede or something else. They also supply to a new community (Brier Chapel) in Chapel Hill, if you're ever up that way. If I could get sprigs, I'd do my front yard that way -- Since I can't, I'm going to lay sod this spring. Zoysia japonica: This particular species was introduced into the United States in the late 1800’s and is commonly called Japanese or Korean lawngrass. I live in the Atlanta suburbs and have contracted with a landscaper to install Emerald Zoysia in my backyard in a couple weeks. Cavalier Zoysia Produces Very Fine-Bladed Turf. Posted by texas-weed 7A (My Page) onSun, Sep 30, 12 at 10:42, "There are two other seeded varities with good decent Cold Tolerance, Zenith and Compadre, but neither are desirable or worth having."--------------------------------------------------. I figure El Toro planted on 2 feet centers will take 2 years to cover. Low maintenance Low water use Tolerates low mowing Requires less fertilizer; can thatch if … The sprigs are then top dressed with 1/2" of rich composted soil and rolled firm, and the lawn is kept moist until the sprigs have established. A few reasons you may not want to add this type of grass to your yard is that it has less winter hardiness, can develop excess thatch quickly if over-fertilized and is vulnerable to brown patch. A little about my method first, for anyone curious. This upright growth allows for mowing heights from 3″ down to 1/2″ for applications such as golf tee boxes. Thanks! I assume Palisades would dominate the shadier areas (I won't even bother seeding Compadre in those areas). El Toro Zoysia: Dark Green; Palisades Zoysia: Light Green; Meyer Zoysia: Emerald Green I will be ordering a delivery in late May or early June and would love to combine shipping. Yes we have extremes, which limits what we can grow, Start yourself a new thread, Texas Weed is long gone. We’re looking at getting some of the thinner bladed Zoysia grass, but Palisades is the thicker bladed Zoysia. Emerald zoysia is dark green with fine leaf texture, high shoot density and a low growth habit. By the way, if you talk to your Extension specialist, let us know what s/he tells you. It took a long while to spread as it's a slow grass, but it looks pretty good now. It won’t take as much whereas St. Augustine or Palisades Zoysia, where they have those runners and they’ll grow into the flower beds. One site described feeding sod into a mulcher, then spreading the sprigs out just as you would straw (after preparing the soil as you would for any new lawn). One thing about TifBlair is it was created in the laboratory through the use of radiation. I think I've officially been talked out of seeding Zoysia at this point. There may be a little encroachment but I do not think it will happen quickly. 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