Zenith Zoysia

ZENITH ZOYSIA

Turf Master Sod Farm

Hot Weather Tolerance : Excellent

ZENITH ZOYSIA

Sun Requirement : 5 hours (Good)
Wear Resistance : Good
Injury Recovery : Good
Medium-sized leaf blade (medium textured) that most closely resembles tall fescue
Mowing Height : 3/4″ – 3″

Zoysia sod is great for those looking for an alternative to more maintenance intensive lawn grasses! We have premium Zenith Zoysia available for pickup and delivery! Some benefits of Zenith Zoysia include:

Medium-textured, dark green leaves. most closely resembles tall fescue
Grows well in full sun or under light shade, and has excellent heat and cold tolerance.
Slow growth. Maintain the cutting height of 3/4 to 3 inches. Mowing may be required on a 7 to 10-day interval
Drought resistant: Zenith survives drought conditions by going dormant
Zenith tolerates wear and traffic such as dogs and children
Zenith is particularly tolerant of common lawn insect pests
Neutral to alkaline soil with a pH range of 6 to 7

Maintenance Schedule

1. EARLY SPRING Mid-February – Mid-March:
Timing is crucial for this application. Apply a completely balanced fertilizer heavy in nutrients to promote root growth with Pre- Emergent weed control. This application will assist in the control of spring and summer weeds.

15-05-10 + Pre –Emergent

** Optional Treatments**
- Mole Cricket Application: Mid-April – Early May / 1st. Application. / Emerging Adult Stage.
- All insect applications.
- Tree & Shrub fertilization and insect control.
2. LATE SPRING Mid-April – Early May:
A balanced fertilizer is applied to help promote a smooth transition from dormancy to vigorous summer turfgrass. A second Post – Emergent is applied to control broadleaf weeds.

05-0-10 + Pre- Emergent.

** Optional Treatments**
- Mole Cricket Application: Late May - Early July / 2nd. Application. / Nymph Stage after the eggs have hatched. This is the best time for maximum control.
- All insect applications, White Grubs will be emerging.
- Tree & Shrub fertilization, fungicide treatments, and insect control.
Core Aeration: This is recommended to keep your lawn looking beautiful by relieving soil compaction and thatch buildup while allowing water and nutrients to reach the root area.
3. EARLY SUMMER June:

Balanced fertilization for maximum turf color. Spot treatment of post-emergent weed control for both grassy and broadleaf weed will be applied during this time period if needed.

17-03-06

** Optional Treatments**

Insect control including adult Mole Crickets and Fire Ants
4. SUMMER July:

Apply iron for increased maximum color. Spot treatment of post-emergent weed control for both grassy and broadleaf weeds will be applied during this time period if needed. Ironite for Green Color.

** Optional Treatments**

Insect control including adult Mole Crickets and Fire Ants
5. LATE SUMMER Late August – Early September:
Balanced fertilization for maximum turf color. Spot treatment of post-emergent weed control for both grassy and broadleaf weeds will be applied during this time period if needed.

24-05-10

** Optional Treatments**
- Tree & Shrub fertilization, fungicide treatment, and insect control.
- Insect control including adult Mole Crickets and Fire Ants.
6. FALL October:
A specially formulated fertilizer to strengthen and deepen the root system for those cold winter months ahead. Included is a pre-emergent to control weeds such as Poa Annua, Henbit, and many others.

15-0-15 + Pre-Emergent Do not use Pre-M if you are overseeding.

** Optional Treatments**
- Tree and Shrub Fertilization
- Winter Rye Applications / Do not use Pre-M if you are overseeding.
- Winter: Dormant Horticultural Oil / This application will smother scale type insects and the eggs of many other plant damaging bugs.