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Summer Care Tips for Your Zoysia Lawn
With increasing outdoor temperatures comes changing soil conditions. Get your zoysia lawn ready for summer this year with these tips.
Read MoreSummer 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 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 MoreFall Lawn Maintenance Tips
Fall is here! Read up on a few fall lawn maintenance tips to help your lawn transition into cooler months ahead.
Read MoreFall Maintenance Tips for Your Zoysia Lawn
Sod U compiles lawn maintenance tips for your zoysia lawn as fall approaches and we begin to transition to cooler temperatures.
Read MoreSpring Care Tips for Your Zoysia Lawn
This Sod U article compiles a list of spring lawn care tips to help your zoysia flourish into the warmer months ahead.
Read MoreZoysia vs. St. Augustine Turf Wars
Sod University looks at the generic differences between zoysia and St. Augustine grasses and how they compare to one another.
Read MoreInsect Control in Your Zoysia Lawn
Find out which bugs, grubs and worms commonly plague zoysia grass lawns so that you know how to fight them off.
Read MoreZoysia vs. Bermuda Grass
Sod University looks at the generic differences between zoysia and bermuda grasses and how they compare to one another.
Read MoreThe Best Grass for Low Maintenance
Looking to buy sod for your lawn? Sod University lists some of the top-rated turfgrasses for low maintenance.
Read MoreHow to Care for New Zoysia Sod
Did you just install a new zoysia lawn? Congratulations! Learn all about how to care for new zoysia sod in this blog.
Read MoreHow to Control Zoysia Weeds
Find information on common weeds in zoysia grass, cultural control methods, pre-emergent control methods and post-emergent control methods.
Read MoreHow to Keep St. Augustine Out of EMPIRE Zoysia Lawns
Keep St. Augustine from growing into your EMPIRE Zoysia lawn with these cultural and chemical treatment tips.
Read MoreThe Best Grass for the Carolinas
If you live in the Carolinas and you’re looking to install grass […]
Read MoreThe Best Grass for Shade in Florida
Check out the top three turfgrasses we recommend for shady conditions in the state of Florida in this Sod University blog.
Read MoreThe Best Grass for Low Maintenance in Texas
If you are looking to have the best lawn, look no further than our roundup of best low maintenance grasses for South Texas.
Read MoreCommon Types of Zoysia Grass
Zoysia is one of the most common types of warm season grasses. Many are excited to hear about the different types of zoysia grass available.
Read MoreHow to Kill Bermuda Grass in Zoysia
Sod U discusses how to remove unwanted bermudagrass or centipedegrass that aggressively invades zoysia lawns.
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 MoreFall Grass Plugs Update
It’s been just six months since we planted our grass plugs at the office and we’re using Lawnifi and keeping them well watered.
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 MoreLatitude 36 & NorthBridge Bermudagrass: Breeder Profile
The following interview shares a little bit about Dr. Wu’s path to Latitude 36 & NorthBridge Bermudagrass research and development.
Read MoreThe First Mow of the Spring for EMPIRE
One of the most important guidelines for maintaining a healthy EMPIRE Turf lawn is proper mowing. Sod Solutions recommends a buzz-cut in mid-March.
Read MoreInnovation Zoysiagrass: A New High Quality Variety From Texas A&M and Kansas State
Innovation boasts cold hardiness equal to the current transition zone standard, but features finer leaf texture and better density.
Read MoreWarm Season vs. Cool Season Grass
When choosing a grass, it is important to have a good understanding of warm season vs. cool season turfgrass varieties.
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