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| Meyer Z-52 Zoysia grass is by far the most popular variety
of Zoysia and is the hardiest for the widest range of growing areas.
Originally developed in Beltsville, Maryland by the United States Department
of Agriculture experimental station it is both winter hardy and drought
resistant. It's thick lush carpet chokes out weeds and requires less
frequent mowings making it both easier and less expensive to maintain.
Less fertilizing and virtually no need for chemical applications are also
pluses of this environmentally friendly grass. This wonderful grass
originally gained popularity with homeowners who found it to be a greatly
superior surface for golfing. Not only did it hold up under foot
traffic it also healed itself. It makes each shot easier as well
because of the denseness of the turf. You really will believe you're
walking on a carpet in all seasons (no more mud being tracked in!). Get
started today! Please compare ours to any others before making your decision.
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Meyer Z-52 Zoysia is a hybrid and therefore cannot be reproduced by seed. The most popular method for homeowners to establish their lawns is by use of Plugs. This allows the hybrid grass to grow together by rhizomes also referred to as stolens or runners which are extensions of the plant above ground that grow out from the original piece of grass and root periodically as they grow. Each plug is a hefty 3 square inches of grass which is placed in the ground by digging a hole with a plugger. The distance between the plugs determines the length of time it takes to establish your lawn. In order for your plugs to cover in 1 full growing seasons you will want to place them 6 inches apart. To accomplish this, picture the five on a pair of dice. Place the four corner dots on a single square foot of area (12 inches by 12 inches) then place the fifth plug in the middle. Now repeat. This will require 2 plugs per square foot of lawn area. If you have more time to wait placing 1 plug per square foot will result in a full lawn in 2 growing seasons on average. Zoysia will grow in any soil. But to help it along
just as you do with fertilizer, we do recommend you do a complete soil
test (we offer a low priced test kit but you can also take your sample
to your local state agricultural extension agent for testing) however the
most important part of the testing is the pH level. So please note
the lower priced pH testing kit we offer. Take several samples from
different parts of your yard and then mix them together. Try to make
sure the dirt is dry when doing this and try not to touch the dirt because
the pH of your skin can contaminate the sample. Add either lime or
sulfer to adjust the pH level. Then after the first month repeat
the test. In order to lower the pH you will want to add sulfer.
To raise your pH you want to add lime. The reason we offer the 10
test kit for pH is in order for you to see how things are going throughout
the growing season. Your water could be changing the pH level so
we recommend you test every 30 days for the first year. An ideal pH level is necessary because pH
will not allow the nutrients you are putting down to be utilized by your
grass. An ideal pH for Zoysia is 6.8. All of this can be performed
at the same time you are planting your plugs. For further
information and to see a picture of our sturdy solid steel Plugger installation tool you use
to plant your plugs, please refer to the |
Plugs of zoysiagrass grow from the edges of the plant, putting out runners or stolons
in all directions but only on the ground. They do not go underground as bermuda grasses do.
The more surface area you have for them to grow from the more rapidly they will establish.
About 25 years ago there was a study done at the University of Purdue. Dr. Daniels, head of the project,
showed Meyer Z-52 can grow an inch each day. This was in ideal laboratory conditions yet we
have been able to replicate this for many years.
Our Zoysia Plugs are healthy 3 square inch zoysia plants, 1.73 X 1.73.
As Zoysia runners grow towards each other,
each runner has what is called a node every so often along it's length. It kind of resembles a knuckle.
Each node puts down a root and for all practical purposes is then an individual plant.
The average "inter-nodule" length is about 1 inch. So it is quite possible in a 1 square
inch plug, you will not have nodes. This activity is in no way similar to Bermudagrass.
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Mature Zoysia knits together to form a lush carpet which is so soft to the touch you'll
want to walk on it with your bare feet. It will withstand the wear and tear of cleates and dog runs as well.
Our plugs are shipped via UPS and are cut within 24 hours of shipping to assure viability.
Zoysiagrass is unmatched by any other type of grass no matter what the application is.
Homeowners, Golf Courses, Athletic Fields, Office parks and Industrial locations all benefit from its many attributes.
Our Sod is Cut With a 25 Ton Press to Make Large Individual Plugs.
Complete Zoysia plants that you transplant into your yard. They are so healthy,
they frequently begin growing in transit! When fully established Meyer Z-52 Zoysiagrass roots to a depth well over 2 feet!
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to enlarge. Our Plugs are seen on left side of image, another, well advertised company on right. Please note that for
3 square inch plugs you are getting 3 times the amount of grass in each order compared to other offers of 100 plugs.
Thank You for considering us. We promise to do our best to please you.
Top pictures show grass side, bottom pictures show dirt side (note root development).
We at Smith Turf Farms are very proud of our product and feel it will
more than meet your expectations. We realize you have many choices
when making a decision about which company to purchase your plugs
from so now that we have your attention we will work hard to keep your trust. Thank you for choosing
Smith Turf Farms. Meyer Z-52 zoysiagrass plugs by Smith Turf Farms assures you of a picture perfect
lawn and a descent Tee Time.
Smith Turf Farms Providing quality Zoysiagrass
plugs to our customers since 1960 as well as to satisfied customers of many mail order/catalog companies,
seed companies and fine garden retailers, From the Folks at Gurney's Seed and Nurseries to the Sutherland
Chain of Lumber Companies and to your door.
If you've followed our directions we guarantee it to grow. Any plug that doesn't grow in 45 days during
the growing season will be replaced free, including shipping! Please send for our complete warranty.