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Summer Lawn Care Tips
It’s time to get outside and enjoy the summer air! Show off your beautiful lawn when friends and family come over for a barbecue or poolside.
Read MoreThere’s No Such Thing as EMPIRE Zoysia Grass Seed
One of the most common questions we get is about EMPIRE seed. The thing is, there’s no such thing as EMPIRE Zoysia grass seed!
Read MoreWhat are Grass Plugs and How to Use Them
In this week’s blog post on Sod University, we explore some frequently asked questions on grass plugs and how/when to use them.
Read MoreZoysia Sod Facts
Learn about all the different key zoysia sod facts as you continue to research and plan for a new home lawn.
Read MorePopular Zoysia Varieties in Florida
Sod U highlights the most popular zoysia varieties not only found in the state of Florida, but that will thrive in its complex climates.
Read MorePopular Zoysia Varieties in the Carolinas
Sod University lists some of the most popular zoysiagrass varieties for North and South Carolina home lawns.
Read MoreEMPIRE: The Zoysia Grass Designed for Florida
EMPIRE® Zoysia, The Proven Zoysia Grass®, has been the standard across Florida home lawns for over 20 years.
Read MoreThe Best Grass for Florida
Sod Solutions has a few turfgrass cultivars available that will really flourish and thrive in Florida’s tropical climate.
Read MoreMowing EMPIRE Turf Zoysiagrass with a Rotary Mower
The ideal mowing height for EMPIRE is between one and two inches, but this does not mean you have to purchase a reel mower when installing EMPIRE sod.
Read MoreEMPIRE Zoysia: Breeder Profile
Roberto Gurgel, the Executive Director of Research at Sod Solutions, is the recognized breeder of EMPIRE Zoysia.
Read MoreEMPIRE Zoysia Challenge: Quiz & Prize
Do you know how to take care of your EMPIRE zoysiagrass like a lawn professional? Put yourself to the test and enter to win a free EMPIRE hat!
Read MoreEMPIRE Zoysia is Chinch Bug Resistant
Chinch bugs don’t like setting up camp in EMPIRE Zoysia, the proven zoysia grass that thrives where other grasses simply can’t.
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