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Having my lawn "top dressed" and zoysia placed in a large area of my lawn
Posted on 4/23/14 at 3:38 pm
Posted on 4/23/14 at 3:38 pm
The landscaper said zoysia z-52 is the way to go because it is more shade tolerant (this area is under a few large oak trees). I don't know what the other zoysia species in my yard is. Anyone know if this is true? Who knows their grass? The interwebz just said moderate shade. It is expensive, and I don't want that beautiful grass to die. TIA.
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Posted on 4/23/14 at 5:03 pm to AUCE05
I've been trying to get a price and name for top dressing for weeks with no luck. How much money for how much land, if you don't mind? Also, location and company name?
Posted on 4/23/14 at 5:25 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
It will take over your yard!
Posted on 4/23/14 at 5:34 pm to Flamefighter
Top dressing? That's just soil.
The house I bought was what appears to be all sand for dirt with sod thrown on top. I need to start laying some dirt if I ever want decent grass.
The house I bought was what appears to be all sand for dirt with sod thrown on top. I need to start laying some dirt if I ever want decent grass.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 7:02 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
"Top dressing" is fertilizing in farm talk.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 7:17 pm to Geauxtiga
Gotcha. I'm just a sophisticated redneck. I can drive a tractor but you don't want me to plant a field.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 7:37 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Well, me, I'm just an ol coonass me. 
Posted on 4/23/14 at 8:20 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
.5 acre. 1 yd of clean topsoil is $40. The pallett of zoysia is $225. They're having to saw some roots in the area, should take 8-10 hours. I'm giving them $300 for labor.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 8:38 pm to AUCE05
Save the labor cost and do yourself.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 8:45 pm to AUCE05
Zoysia is a badass grass. You will be pleased.
My yard is St. Aug and Zoysia and the Z is slowly taking over. I don't mind.
My yard is St. Aug and Zoysia and the Z is slowly taking over. I don't mind.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 8:55 pm to AUCE05
I hope you have good luck, but I have never seen any kind of grass survive under a large oak tree...
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:01 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
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Also, location and company name?
Call you local golf courses.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 9:11 pm to Spankum
quote:Neither have I. Between the sun and the moisture the tree draws...
I hope you have good luck, but I have never seen any kind of grass survive under a large oak tree...
Posted on 4/23/14 at 10:04 pm to AUCE05
I only get 3-4 hours, maybe even less, direct sunlight in my backyard. I tried sodding ultimate flora zoysia that supposedly only needs 3 hours of sun, and that shite never thought about rooting.
I was playing golf one day, and there was the thickest, lushest grass growing in places that never see a second of direct sunlight. I asked the groundskeeper and he said it was texas-kentucky hybrid bluegrass. Its supposed to be more drought/heat tolerant and grows well in shade.
Ive been seeding the hell out of my yard with a fescue/texas hybrid bluegrass and its doing pretty well. If my dog would calm down, I think it will be great. Maybe try that out. Zoysia is awesome, but it aint gona grow worth a shite in the shade.
I was playing golf one day, and there was the thickest, lushest grass growing in places that never see a second of direct sunlight. I asked the groundskeeper and he said it was texas-kentucky hybrid bluegrass. Its supposed to be more drought/heat tolerant and grows well in shade.
Ive been seeding the hell out of my yard with a fescue/texas hybrid bluegrass and its doing pretty well. If my dog would calm down, I think it will be great. Maybe try that out. Zoysia is awesome, but it aint gona grow worth a shite in the shade.
Posted on 4/23/14 at 10:36 pm to Spankum
It's a gamble. I have about a 30' diameter pine bark bed surrounding the trees. The grass will be planted around that bed.
Posted on 4/24/14 at 10:08 am to AUCE05
Checked that area this morning. It should have sun until noon. I might be good.
Posted on 4/24/14 at 12:42 pm to DuppyConqueror84
where'd you pick up some of that texas-kentucky hybrid bluegrass seed?
Posted on 4/25/14 at 8:49 am to PTBob
I got it from outsidepride.com. They have a bunch of different stuff. I got the combat extreme southern zone.
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