I have had a few calls this past week asking about those too-good-to-be-true ads for zoysia grass plugs. Zoysia grass plugs are winter hardy here in Minnesota, but they will not spread and choke out ...

The Southern Nevada master gardeners are again offering free classes to the public. The Becoming a Desert Gardener series runs for four consecutive Wednesday evenings in January at the University of ...

Every year, I receive a few calls regarding those too-good-to-be-true ads for zoysia grass plugs. Zoysia grass plugs are winter hardy here in Minnesota, but they will not spread and choke out weeds as ...

Learn how to choose the right type of grass seed, plus some top options for all kinds of lawns. Choose the best grass seed ...

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, ...

Q: I keep seeing ads in magazines for what’s called “amazing Zoysia grass.” These are sent to you as plugs and it is much faster than seeding, less work and cheaper. I talked to a lawn guy and he ...

Last year, I saw an ad in a magazine for Amazoy Zoysiagrass plugs. I purchased the plugs from a company in Maryland. The ad claimed that the grass would grow anywhere. The plugs did poorly and I am ...

With spring upon us, we are beset from all sides by gardening advertisements. Some of these ads sound too good to be true, and in some cases they are. Take the promotions for zoysia grass. Thousands ...

Q: I have some bare spots in my Zoysia grass. Should I use sod or plugs to patch the holes? A: Dead areas caused by damage or lack of water can be patched using sod or plugs. If it is a small area, I ...

During a recent week of course visits in the St. Louis area, the obvious signs of cart traffic were evident on zoysiagrass fairways, especially when comparing those that receive moderate to heavy golf ...