How To Care For Palisades Zoysia Grass
How To Care For Palisades zoysia grass. Helpful Information Tips and Advice.
- For home or commercial applications: In Spring and Summer, mow 1″-2″ every 7-10 days. Shorter heights require regular and more frequent mowing. Do not scalp. Never remove more than 1/3 of leaf blade in any single mowing. In Fall and Winter, mow every 10-14 days.
- For sports or golf applications: Palisades tolerates close mowing, between 1/2″ to 7/8″. For these shorter heights, mow twice a week with a reel mower.
- In Spring, apply fertilizer after danger of frost or in mid-February in frost-free areas. Use balanced time-released fertilizer such as 16-4-8. Can use products with iron to improve color. Perform soil analysis for best results.
- In Fall, apply balanced time-released fertilizer such as 15-5-10.
- Requires 3-4 lbs. of Nitrogen per 1000 square feet per year for a highly maintained turf.
- At least 1″ of water weekly is recommended to keep optimal appearance and to resist disease and pests. However, in periods of drought or high temperatures, grass will need to be watered more often. Water when leaf blades wilt.
Palisades Zoysia Maintenance
In Spring and Summer, mow 1″-2″ every 7-10 days. Shorter heights require regular and more frequent mowing. Do not scalp. Never remove more than 1/3 of leaf blade in any single mowing. In Fall and Winter, mow every 10-14 days. Once established, your lawn should be fertilized routinely to keep it dark and growing strong. For a very thick, highly maintained lawn, fertilize with 3-4 lbs of Nitrogen per 1,000 sq.ft. per year. If you want a lush lawn, but without the high maintenance, Palisades should be fertilized at a lower rate and amount. We have found 1 1/2 to 3 lbs of Nitrogen per 1,000 sq.ft. per year works well.
