It is recommended to do a soil sample before installing your Empire Zoysia. We recommend tilling your area up to have at least 3-4 inches of good soft soil and/or installing top soil. We suggest watering the pieces in as you lay it and not waiting until the project is finished to begin watering in. Watering needs to be supplemented with rainfall. Once your sod has been installed we recommend watering daily but do not overwater. It typically takes 2-3 weeks for the grass to become rooted. Once grass has become rooted continue with a regular watering schedule. Rolling your sod with a roller helps seal the backing of the sod and dirt.We suggest watering the pieces in as you lay it and not waiting until the project is finished to begin watering in. Watering needs to be supplemented with rainfall. For the first 2 weeks we recommend watering at least ¼ inch on days when there is no rainfall. It is important to not overwater during the first couple weeks but you do want to keep the sod and dirt moist. Once your sod has been installed we recommend watering daily but do not overwater. It typically takes 2-3 weeks for the grass to become rooted. Once grass has become rooted start a regular watering schedule and watering early in the morning. Rolling your sod with a roller helps seal the backing of the sod and dirt.
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Empire Zoysia
Wide Bladed
Requires at Least 4-6 Hours of Sunlight to Thrive
Good Wear Tolerance
Excellent Drought Tolerance
Mow at Least Every 7-10 Days
Empire Zoysia
Empire Zoysia is known for its excellent drought tolerance and reduced watering needs. Empire Zoysia thrives in hot temperatures which means it does great in the southeast and also has a good cold tolerance. The leaf texture is wide bladed. It is a great option for home lawns, commercial sites, large job sites that do not get as much water and more!
- Empire Zoysia was developed by Sod Solutions, Inc
- Thrives in full sun or partial shade. It only requires 4-6 hours of sunlight to thrive
- Empire Zoysia has a wider blade than most all other zoysia grasses. The blade width is 5-7 mm.
- It is best know for its drought tolerance. In severe drought conditions, the water supply can almost be shut off without permanently damaging your lawn.
- Empire Zoysia has a blueish green color.
- Empire Zoysia is Cinch Bug resistant
- Requires less chemical applications then some of the other varieties of zoysia grass
- Empire Zoysia is very good for sandy soils and good for clay soils.
- Empire Zoysia sod should be mowed every 7-10 days in the growing season and the recommended mowing height is between 1-2 inches.
- Call us today for your quote! 888.SOD(763).9727
- Empire Zoysia is known to be one of the most drought tolerant zoysia grasses on the market!
Maintenance & Installation
Be sure to read our best practices for installing and maintaining your newly laid sod.
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Installations Tips
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Maintenance Tips
During the growing season, we recommend mowing your Empire Zoysia lawn every 7-10 days. Simply Sod recommends keeping your lawn between 1 and 2 inches tall. Simply Sod suggests you mow with either a rotary mower or reel mower and to make sure the blades are sharp and to remove your clippings. During the growing season (when the grass is not dormant) use a fertilizer that is labeled for zoysia grasses. It is always helpful to get your soil tested to confirm what fertilizer ratio is best to use. It is very important to fertilize when the grass is dry. If you put fertilizer down on wet grass it can cause fertilizer burn. Use Pre-Emergent Herbicide in the fall and spring time to prevent weeds from germinating. Make sure to use product as labeled.Simply Sod suggests you mow with either a rotary mower or reel mower and to make sure the blades are sharp and to remove your clippings. During the growing season (when the grass is not dormant) use a fertilizer that is labeled for bermuda grasses. It is always helpful to get your soil tested to confirm what fertilizer ratio is best to use. It is very important to fertilize when the grass is dry. If you put fertilizer down on wet grass it can cause fertilizer burn. Use Pre-Emergent Herbicide in the fall and spring time to prevent weeds from germinating. Make sure to use product as labeled.
