Zoysia Grass Lawn Care in Metro Atlanta
Zoysia is the thick, carpet-like warm-season grass in many newer metro Atlanta neighborhoods, from Locust Grove to Alpharetta. It handles a little more shade than Bermuda and crowds out weeds once it is dense, but it builds thatch, greens up slowly and needs a lighter hand with fertilizer than Bermuda.
What zoysia needs
Zoysia is a warm-season grass. It wants full sun to light shade, about four to six hours of direct sun a day, and it goes dormant and tan after the first hard frosts. It greens up in spring later than Bermuda, so a slow start in April is normal.
Feeding zoysia the right way
Zoysia needs less nitrogen than Bermuda. We wait until it has greened up and the soil has warmed to about 65°F, then feed moderately through late spring and summer. Pushing zoysia with heavy nitrogen mostly builds thatch and invites disease.
Soil test first
Zoysia grows best at a soil pH of about 6.0 to 6.5. Every customer starts with a soil test, so we treat your zoysia only for what it actually needs, nothing extra and nothing missing.
Weed control for zoysia
A thick zoysia lawn shades out a lot of weeds on its own. Thin or newly sodded zoysia is a different story: crabgrass, nutsedge and winter weeds like poa annua move in fast. All needed pre-emergent applications are included to control weeds year round, and we use weed controls labeled for zoysia.
Thatch, large patch and aeration
Zoysia is dense and builds thatch, which holds moisture against the crowns. In spring and fall that is when large patch disease shows up as circular brown or orange rings. Core aeration while zoysia is actively growing, late spring into early summer, helps break up thatch. Our 12-visit Healthy Lawn Elite program includes fungicide treatments.
Where we treat zoysia grass lawns
Zoysia lawns are common in Locust Grove, Riverdale, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Cumming. Also see our guides to Bermuda lawn care, centipede lawn care and fescue lawn care, or all service areas.
Services for zoysia grass lawns
- Weed Control & FertilizationWeed control and fertilization with all needed pre-emergent included
- Core Aeration & OverseedingAdd-on: fescue in fall, Bermuda in early spring
- Fire Ant ControlIncluded in Healthy Lawn Elite
- Lawn Disease & Fungicide ControlBrown patch, large patch, dollar spot. Included in Healthy Lawn Elite
- Lawn Insect & Grub ControlArmyworms, grubs, chinch bugs. Included in Healthy Lawn Elite
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Zoysia Grass lawn care questions
When should I fertilize zoysia in Atlanta?
After it has fully greened up in spring and the soil is about 65°F, usually late April or May, then moderately through summer. We stop pushing nitrogen as zoysia heads into fall dormancy.
Why does my zoysia have brown rings in spring or fall?
Often it is large patch, a fungal disease that shows up when zoysia is going into or coming out of dormancy and the thatch stays wet. Avoid late-day watering and heavy fall nitrogen. Our Healthy Lawn Elite program includes fungicide treatments.
Is zoysia better than Bermuda for shade?
Zoysia handles light shade better than Bermuda, but it still needs about four to six hours of direct sun. Under heavy tree cover, tall fescue is usually the better choice.
Can you treat weeds in a zoysia lawn?
Yes. We use products labeled for zoysia and time them around green-up and dormancy. All needed pre-emergent applications are included to control weeds year round.
What are unlimited service calls?
If something looks wrong between visits, call us. We come back whenever you need us, at no extra cost. Unlimited service calls are included in both Healthy Lawn Essential and Healthy Lawn Elite.
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