[toddmd2]

Well I found this:

http://www.zoysias.com/

They sell the zoysia plugs. I believe they were sold as 36 plugs @ 3x3 (the site didn't list the measurements but I'm guessing the 3x3 is in inches?) for around $12. Is this a good price for this stuff? Would 36 3x3 plugs be enough to eventually cover roughly 200 square feet when its filled out?

Also, they have several different Zoysia types: Meyer, El Toro, Emerald and Empire. Would it make a difference which one I bought? Will you be able to tell the difference if I don't match up the exact breed?

Also, the site suggests plugs rather than seed for covering an area that already has turf. Since I'm going to be attempting to grow grass in dirt is it ok if I just seed it with the Zoysia seeds rather than the Perennial Rye followed by the Zoysia plugs?

[GLAN]

Never heard of Zoysia seed.


Instead of buying plugs.....why not just take plugs out of your existing lawn as was suggested in a previous post.

Do you know for sure what exactly the type of Zoysia you have?



I can't possibly think of anything else regarding this subject.

[Lanelle]

The plugs could be 2-3" in diameter and can be cut using a bulb planter.
Its best to cut them from your lawn so that they match.

[toddmd2]

How many plugs would I need to cover roughly 200 square feet?

[rivergirl]

Unless the zoysia world has changed greatly in the last decade, the plugs are just a couple of inches across. Roughly 3 inches by 5 inches. About the size of what a homeowners bulb planter would be. I believe only bluegrass sod comes in the bigger pieces you mentioned. We had a heavy duty tool you stepped on and it cut a plug of zoysia out of our "zoysia field" which you pushed out of the tube into some kind of container. You could do this out of your existing lawn that still has portions of nice thick zoysia (and I believe you have zoysia) Basically, you just have to get enough root for it to take where you plant the plug. Consult some professionals about zoysia care. It requires regular dethatching to maintain that thick look. It can grow into your neighbors yard and if they have a cool season grass they will frown at your yard every morning as they sip their coffee. I also recommend turf type fescue but it would take at least three roundup sprayings to kill the zoysia and what a hassle. That's why they plug it. It will fill in fast. Extension agents or the pro's in your area should be able to help you with the schedule of maintenance/ fertilization of zoysia (warm season ) as it differs from fescue or bluegrass.

[rivergirl]

Plant plugs one foot apart or six inches if you want it to fill in one season. Mar 1 to sept 15 is the most favorable time span. Keep those plugs moist for the first two or three weeks. I would use your existing zoysia as mentioned previously. A good apllication of 12-12-12 or simiilar fert worked into the top 6-8 inches of the soil would be good to get the plugs going. Do this prior to plugging. Usually 20-30 pounds of fert per 1,000 sq ft. Then remember you need to fertilize every four weeks or so during the active growing season which is warm weather or summertime.

Of course, by now you probably got it plugged.

[toddmd2]

Originally posted by rivergirl
Of course, by now you probably got it plugged.

I wish it was plugged. Still just a dirty front yard as of now.

[rivergirl]

Okay, get ready for some exercise. go to this site and search for a zoysia plugger. Once you obtain the zoysia plugger you only need to plug out 200 of them babies and grid them out in your 'just a dirty front yard'. Now's the time.

[rivergirl]

Sorry, forgot the site. Seedland.com