hi guys joe here from lawn solutions
australia
in our latest video series we give you a
full overview of the main turf varieties
commonly found in australian lawns
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in this video we talk about zoysia grass
zoysia grass a warm season grasses that
are native to south
east asia and the pacific region these
grasses are commonly known to be highly
drought
and wear tolerant most zoysia grass
types are well adapted to tropical
subtropical and warm temperate climates
in australia
zoisy grasses establish slower than most
other turf types
zoisy grass has a relatively fine leaf
up to about five millimeters in width
which is soft to touch zoysia grasses
spread by both stololons and by rhizomes
and are noted for their relatively slow
growth rate which reduces the frequency
that mowing is needed
zoysia as a turf type carries several
different subgenus
all of which have different
characteristics and different aesthetics
to the next whilst they carry the same
botanical name in a lot of marketing
material
it's important to understand the
differences when looking at the
different options available
zoysia macarantha zoysia macranthas are
the only zoysia which are considered
australian natives
and are commonly referred to as prickly
cooch mcrantha generally performs better
in the warm climates of australia
and in full sun areas the wear and shade
tolerance of zoysia mcranthas
are inferior to other types of zoysia
zoysia japonica
zoysia japonica originates and is native
to the coastal grasslands of south
east asia japonicas have a medium leaf
texture
fair shade and wear tolerance and again
are more suited to warmer climates of
australia
zoysia japonicas will struggle through
the colder months and southern areas of
australia
zoysia matrella like japonicas zoysia
matrellas and native to south
east asia unlike their japonica
counterparts
matrellas have a very fine leaf and have
higher shade tolerance
until just recently metrellas were
primarily used in golf
but now their qualities have proven they
are perfect for home lawns and
commercial applications
metrellas like sir grain zoysia require
less mowing
less fertilizer less water and have a
higher density than other zoysies
zoysia motrella can be successfully
installed all around australia
and makes for a fantastic lawn both
domestically and commercially
if watering is necessary once
established water only when there are
signs of the grass drying out
for example wilted leaves do not over
water in the cooler winter months
if irrigation is needed deeply soak the
top 100 millimeters of soil
water early morning for improved
efficiency and plant health
zoysia grasses zoysia metrella in
particular have a leaf blade that has a
high silicon content
which makes it very strong this along
with its dense vertical growth
give grasses like sir grain zoysia
superior surface strength
and appearance ensure that mower blades
are sharp to prevent tearing up the leaf
never remove more than one third of the
leaf blade at any one time unless
de-thatching
for best results dethatch in late winter
just before the grass comes out of
dormancy
remove clippings each mow to prevent
thatch buildup
depending on the zoysia type it can be
known anywhere from four millimeters to
unknown
fertilize between early spring and mid
to late summer if required
it is not recommended to fertilize in
autumn best to wait until
spring to reapply liquid ions
natural colorants and micronutrients can
be used to improve color
without the need for nitrogen-based
fertilizers in autumn
and winter most commercially available
chemical weed and pest control products
can be used on zoysia lawns
but it is always best to read the label
and check with your lawn solutions
australia grower for recommended
products before any application
only accredited lawn solutions australia
turf suppliers can supply sur grain
zoysia
known as brf xeon zoysia in other
countries
lawn solutions has exclusive access to
the industry's leading zoysius
from the largest zoysia breeder in the
world if you think zoysia grass is a
good option for you
get in touch with your nearest lawn
solutions australian member
for more information keep an eye out for
episode 4
of our turf variety series where we talk
about kaikuyu
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thanks for watching and we hope to catch
you next time