When first planting grass you will need to water heavily to well establish its roots. If the roots don’t grow, then your grass will die. Once rooted, the Zoysia can do with a bit less water than other grasses due to it being drought tolerant. We prefer to plant sod for Zoysia as it's an effective way to quickly establish healthy grass. It is always best to water early in the morning so the level of evaporation is low. Once the winter frost hits, Zoysia will stop growing and stay dormant through winter.

Another great benefit of Zoysia is that it requires less fertilizer than many other grasses. Over-fertilizing grass can cause problems, so it is best to turn to your landscaping professional for this task. If you over- fertilize it will encourage the grass to develop a dense layer of decomposing roots and stems (also known as thatch). This creates a barrier between the soil and the open air that isn’t healthy.