This will give the number of pounds of fertilizer product to apply to 1000 square feet of turf.
Scotts fertilizer schedule for zoysia grass.
This bag will fertilize 8000 square feet at the rate of 1 pound of nitrogen per 1000 square feet.
Just make sure that the zoysia grass is 50 percent green or a bit more.
Once the last frost is over it s about that time to begin fertilizing.
Usually this happens in march or april.
Southern lawn fertilizer program for centipede st.
To look their best zoysia grass requires frequent.
Without proper care your yard can quickly become a battleground of grass vs.
For example a 50 pound bag of 16 4 8 contains 16 nitrogen or 8 pounds total nitrogen.
We ll ask you a few easy questions about your grass and yard then send you just the right.
Fall lawn care plan 1.
Fortunately there s no need for a turf war thanks to our most requested annual lawn care plan the scotts 4 step lawn.
Mid summer it is optional to fertilize your zoysia grass in summer.
Zoysia grass can be grown from seed sod or plugs.
This extremely versatile grass seed mix is 99 9 free of weeds.
It s best to choose a complete fertilizer with a slow release formula.
Water to prevent drought stress.
For cool season grass fall provides ideal growing conditions.
Monitor the lawn on a regular basis to assess the need for irrigation.
Give grass a head start on strong root growth by using scotts turf builder winterguard fall lawn food twice in fall.
Turn your lawn into the best on the block by putting it on this fertilizer schedule.
Once around labor day and a second time six to eight weeks later.
We show you exactly how and when to feed for a better spring summer fall and winter lawn.
Scotts turf builder grass seed zoysia grass seed mulch combines mulch and seed to grow a tough durable low maintenance lawn.
Zoysia likes to be fed regularly and consistent fertilizing will keep its root system healthy and resistant to disease.
For best results water twice daily for at least 3 weeks.
The best fertilizers for zoysia grass have a 3 1 2 or 4 1 2 ratio of nitrogen phosphorous and potassium or n p and k.
However there are innovative seed products on the market such as scotts turf builder zoysia grass seed and mulch that make seeding zoysia a good option.
All the major brands make fertilizers that work well for zoysia turf.
On a fertilizer bag refer to percent nitrogen phosphorus and potassium respectively in the bag.
See hgic 1201 fertilizing lawns for more information.
Zoysia is a slow grower so sod or plugs are most commonly used.
Planting zoysia grass for a new lawn.
For warm season grasses only one application is necessary in early fall.