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Why Zoysia Grass is Perfect for Central Texas Lawns



Zoysia-grass lawns are growing in popularity and acclaim across Central Texas. It is a low maintenance lawn compared to the widespread St. Augustine and Bermuda grasses, and is valued for its tolerance to low light conditions (shade), eco-friendliness (low watering requirements), and its ability to quickly recover from normal wear and tear (pets, kids, etc.).




Here is a quote from one of our satisfied customers:


 “If you have dogs or active children, they won’t wear bare spots in it. It chokes out weeds. Less herbicide needed. Less fertilizer needed. Better for the environment. If you mow it very short in early spring, it greens up faster. We use the cuttings to mulch our garden. We think of the golden brown dormant color as the color of money saved on water, herbicide, fuel and mowing time.”


zoysia grass central texas

We've installed Zoysia Japonica (a.k.a. “Zoysia Palisades”) in Central Texas for many years with much success. Our customers love the feel of the grass and its maintenance requirements. We are recommending this varietal almost exclusively and would appreciate the opportunity to consult with you about your lawn and landscape needs.

Listed below are some specifications of Zoysia:

Performance:


  • Mowing Frequency: Low

  • Mowing Height: 0.5 - 2 in

  • Drought Tolerance: High

  • Cold Tolerance: High

  • Fall Color Retention: High

  • Salt Tolerance: Exceptional

  • Injury Recovery: Low

  • Shade Tolerance: Exceptional

  • Wear Resistance: High

  • Weed Resistance: High

  • Spring Green Up: High


Insect Tolerance:


  • Web Worms: High

  • Chinch Bugs: Exceptional

  • Army Worms: Exceptional




 


LOST MADRONE LANDSCAPES

Lost Madrone Landscapes is a locally owned, full-service boutique providing curated landscape solutions for both residential customers in Austin and Central Texas. We also offer commercial services on a case-by-case basis. Our mission is to transform outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional, and enduring landscapes that reflect the unique character of the land and the vision of our clients.

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