Walking barefoot on soft grass is lovely, but only some types will give you this experience. Consider these two thin-bladed zoysia varieties for a plush feel.

Q: In an effort to grow grass in an environmentally friendly way (one that uses few chemicals and requires little watering), I would like to switch my lawn to zoysia grass. I have had two previous ...

For years, St. Augustine grass has been the lawn of choice of homeowners in Northeast Florida, but some want a change. Maybe they want a lawn with a finer texture or one that doesn't get chinch bugs.

Sustainability in lawn care is a priority for many homeowners, especially as it relates to water consumption, fertilizer runoff, and the use of chemicals for weed treatment. Many traditional grass ...

DALLAS — Zoysia grass, introduced into the United States from China in 1895, grows well in lightly shaded areas. It's fairly drought-tolerant, similar to Bermuda. And it handles wear and tear. It ...

Just about anyone with a lawn can get excited over the words “low maintenance” and “drought tolerant” and the companies that sell grass seed and sod use them freely. Buffalo grass and zoysia grass, ...

About 50 percent of the plant questions that come into our office are related to lawns. Another tough winter has some folks replacing large areas of their lawn again. The time and money involved in ...

There are plenty of reasons why zoysia grass (Zoysia spp.) is such a popular grass for yards and lawns. Homeowners love that this ground cover practically takes care of itself, as it is highly durable ...