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How long does it take for zoysia sod to take root?
10-14 days
How long does it take new sod to root? Your new sod should root within 10-14 days of application. This is also when you should mow your new lawn for the first time after laying sod. Be sure to set your mower to the highest setting possible in order to avoid cutting it too close to the root.
Should I fertilize new zoysia sod?
Zoysia grass grows as a dense turf, and it usually weathers drought and stands up to heavy traffic. It’s thick, with stiff blades, and mowing less frequently helps it thrive. Since zoysia grass is normally started from sprigs, plugs or actual sod, you should use a starter fertilizer to help it grow.
Can you overwater zoysia grass?
Do not overwater the grass. Zoysia grass only needs about one inch of water weekly. Water for longer periods of time, less frequently and in the early morning hours.
Can you use Scotts Turf Builder on zoysia?
Answer: Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed 1 should not be applied to Zoysia lawns as it could cause discoloration. We do offer Ferti-Lome St. Augustine Weed and Feed 15-0-4 safe for zoysia.
How often should new zoysia sod be watered?
When to Water Newly Sodded Zoysia Grass needs three things for basic survival: water, soil and sunlight. During the first 10 days, you will want to water your zoysia twice a day—once in the morning and again in the evening for about 20 minutes each.
How often should I water my new Zoysia sod?
How often should you water newly laid sod?
The roots are short so the sod cannot withstand large amounts of water at a single time. Other than the first day, the ground under the sod should never be soggy. Usually watering four to six times during the day, for approximately five to six minutes each time, is required until the roots have been established.
What is the best time of day to water zoysia grass?
morning
When to Water Zoysia The best time to water your lawn is in the morning, preferably before noon. This allows the grass to dry before nightfall, reducing the risk of disease.
When to mow a newly rooted Zoysia lawn?
Water your new lawn to keep it moist for a period of 2 weeks or until sod is rooted. (Do not waste water by over watering!) Mow as soon as your new lawn is rooted – at the recommended height (see table below) – Or mow in 3-5 weeks when height is 2-3 inches (weeds and/or grass).
How to take care of a new sod?
Tips for New Sod Care WATERING Watering New Sod:Begin watering newly laid sod within 30 minutes of installation. Apply at least 1” of water so that the soil beneath the turf is wet. Ideally 3”-4” of soil beneath the surface should be moist. Turf is a living plant that requires ground contact and moisture to survive.
What should I do about Zoysia patch disease?
If large patch disease is a common problem in your zoysia, apply a fungicide at a preventative rate. If you use a granular variety, water the lawn immediately after application to help soil absorption.
What should I put on my Zoysia grass?
Common weeds to look out for include crabgrass, goosegrass, dallisgrass, nutsedge, knotweed, lespedeza, spurge and sandbur. Check for and control any white grubs. Apply Merit 0.5G to prevent grub worms and apply Scotts GrubEx or Dylox 6.2 to treat them if they are currently an issue.