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efore deciding to replace a natural grass lawn

with synthetic grass it is best to consider the

alternative options to the grass you have previously

tried. Zoysia grass may be the natural turfgrass that

will solve your patchy lawn problems…

In past articles here at Synthetic Grass   Info we

have taken a look at the various reasons why you

might replace your natural grass lawn with a synthetic

grass lawn. It’s reasonable to want a thick covering

of grass in the entire yard and when you have tried

to grow lawns and failed miserably it may

seem that the only answer is an artificial grass

covering. For some people and in some situations

artificial grass may be the perfect choice, for others

the decision may still be a difficult one to make until

all reasonable options have been considered.

There may be one more type of natural alternative

that you haven’t tried that might be worth more

than casual consideration. It is called Zoysia grass

and it is a particularly hardy type of grass that

produces particularly attractive lawns. If you value

the idea of a natural ground covering you should take

a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages

of laying Zoysia in your backyard.

Advantages OfUsing Zoysia grass

Zoysia is a particularly hardy type of grass that

thrives in hot conditions yet it is also tolerant to cool

temperatures, shade and salt spray. The fact that

the grass will grow in the shade solves one of the

biggest lawn growing problems.

Zoysia grass is slow growing and so it will not require

mowing nearly as regularly as other grass varieties.

Once Zoysia grass has become established it forms

a dense lawn that forms a uniform and attractive

looking lawn. This density will crowd out other plants

such as weeds.

Zoysia grass is a natural product and many people

prefer the idea that their yard is covered with a

traditional lawn rather than a man made product that

many people equate with an

outdoor carpet. The grass will grow in

a wide variety of soil conditions.

Disadvantages OfUsing Zoysia grass

The slow growth habit that features as one of

the advantages of using Zoysia grass is also a

disadvantage because it takes such a long time

for the grass to become established. In fact,

it can take up to 3 years for a Zoysia grass lawn

to completely cover a yard. If parts of the lawn are

damaged for any reason it will take quite a long

time for the grass to recover.

Zoysia grass, while not requiring as frequent lawn

mowing, requires other regular maintenance tasks.

One of these is dethatching because of the heavy

thatch that the grass forms over time. Zoysia grass

requires more water than other warm-season

grasses maintain its growth during dry periods.

The density of the grass growth can also be listed as

a disadvantage because Zoysia is considered by

some as an invasive grass. Not only will it crowd out

all other plants in the lawn, it will continue to move

into any area where there is room.

Cool climates will not be kind to Zoysia, so it will not

be suitable for planting in the northern states of the

United States. The grass has a tendency to turn

brown and look dead when the temperature drops.

Although it greens up again in the warmer months,

the dead looking grass will not appeal to those

already considering installing synthetic grass for

year round green.

Zoysia Grass or Synthetic Grass?

So which is it? Is the option still synthetic grass?

The problem of dead patches in the yard may be

overcome however it may take a number of years

before you get to that point. Lawn mowing will

still be required as will watering the grass just

not quite as frequently.

It’s worth pointing out, too, that once you have

decided to grow Zoysia in the yard you have got it

for life. When it becomes established it is a very

difficult plant to remove.

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