Native to Asia, zoysia is a warm-season turf grass commonly grown in the southern part of the U.S., where summer temps easily reach the century mark. It tolerates extreme heat, high humidity, and even ...

There are plenty of reasons why zoysia grass (Zoysia spp.) is such a popular grass for yards and lawns. Homeowners love that this ground cover practically takes care of itself, as it is highly durable ...

Q. I have been in my home for over 40 years. Before I moved in, someone had started zoysia in the back yard. Over the years it has spread to where the backyard is covered with it, and we started it in ...

When choosing the right type of grass to plant for your lawn, consider the climate where you live, watering frequency, sun, ...

I looked back through all of the gardening articles I have written and failed to see anything that I published about zoysia grass. Since I have had an increase in interest about it this year, it seems ...

Q: In an effort to grow grass in an environmentally friendly way (one that uses few chemicals and requires little watering), I would like to switch my lawn to zoysia grass. I have had two previous ...

DALLAS — Zoysia grass, introduced into the United States from China in 1895, grows well in lightly shaded areas. It's fairly drought-tolerant, similar to Bermuda. And it handles wear and tear. It ...

Question: Our zoysia lawn has turned brown due to the cold. What care does it need and when will it turn green? Answer: Residents can paint their zoysia green, but most leave it brown and wait until ...

About 42 years ago, Paul Weiss spent days on his knees installing a lawn he hoped would last forever — several hundred Zoysia plugs he ordered for about $17 from a magazine ad. Within no time, those ...

Agronomists don`t turn out new grass seeds the way engineers turn out new cars, so when there is a new model, it`s big news. For millions of homeowners, good news is expected in about five years, when ...