We want to start a zyosia lawn next spring, in Chatham Co, NC, likely with plugs.
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Lisa P
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Right now, we have fescue and lots of weeds. We have access to an aereator this weekend so we plan on starting there. Should we apply any preemergent weed killer now, wait til spring and use roundup, seed with fescue for the fall/winter? Need some guidance! Thanks!
5 answers
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I wouldn't seed now if you are planning to replace the grass in the spring. I recommend smothering the grass with newspaper or cardboard and three inches of mulch, then xeriscaping the yard. Low water, low maintenance. Of course, that's not what you asked. You are better off trying to use Roundup when the weeds and fescue are actively growing (probably spring), then mowing the remaining vegetation really low and planting your zoysia plugs.
3po3
on Oct 15, 2011
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If you are planning to plant zoysia from plugs be prepared for a lot of maintenance until the grass is well-established. Because zoysia is slow-growing, this can take two to four years, which is why it is most often installed as sod.
Douglas Hunt
on Oct 16, 2011
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Your right Doug, SOD is the way to go. I planted Zion Zosia this past sring and not only was it an instant lawn, I heared that plugs take a VERY LONG time to establish. We killed off the old lawn with round-up and tilled up the dead grass to just dirt after we raked out the old and applied soil conditioner and very little starter food. The lawn looks great. Go with SOD..
Frank C
on Oct 16, 2011
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One more vote for Doug's advice: it will take 2-4 years to get coverage unless you plant the plugs 3" apart.....and at that spacing, you're better off just planting sod. I've had terrible luck with the zoysia plugs sold online. If you want plugs, buy fresh sod pieces and chop into 3" squares.
Walter Reeves
on Oct 16, 2011
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I have heard a lot of horror stories from plugs sold on line. Buyer bewared. I agree with Walter, buy squares or rolls and checker board them if you are trying to get a Zoysia lawn on a budget. Don't skimp on your soil prep. Get a good layer of soil amendment and till if you can.
360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on Oct 16, 2011
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