A dense, plush warm-season turf with good shade tolerance for a warm-season grass and a soft feel underfoot.
Zoysia forms a thick, carpet-like lawn that feels wonderful underfoot and crowds out weeds better than almost any other grass. It is a warm-season turf that handles Tennessee heat, tolerates moderate shade better than bermuda and holds up well to traffic once it is established. Its density and slow growth mean less mowing than bermuda, though it does need a sharp mower because the leaf blades are tough.
Zoysia is slow to establish, which is its main drawback. It spreads gradually, and a lawn started from plugs or sprigs can take a couple of seasons to fill in, so most people choose sod. It goes dormant and turns tan in winter, builds thatch over time and needs a little patience. For homeowners who want a dense, premium lawn and are willing to wait for it, zoysia is one of the most rewarding choices for Middle Tennessee.
Soft underfoot.
Very thick turf.
Handles summer well.
Better than bermuda.
Sod is common.
Tan until spring.
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It grows slower than bermuda, but needs a sharp blade because of its tough leaves.
Better than bermuda, but deep shade is still too much for it.
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