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 ...

As a turf-grass scientist at Virginia Tech, Mike Goatley has spent years looking at the various types of grass used for America’s archetypal landscape feature, the lawn. His preference comes down to ...

No matter how much TLC you give your lawn, chances are you’ll occasionally need to patch a sparse area. It’s not difficult, but timing is everything. “The earlier you get warm season grasses started, ...

Having a lush and vibrant lawn can give your home a picturesque backdrop and seriously boost your curb appeal. However, achieving that picture-perfect lawn starts with choosing the right grass.

Meet Mike in Chantilly this week! Mike will appear Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 22 and 23, at the long-running Capital Remodel & Garden Show at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia. Saturday’s ...

A: I noticed recently many of my neighbors (and some golf courses too) are doing this. This is a great way to level out lawns, making mowing easier and alleviating water ponding in low spots. But what ...

Q.: A recent article mentioned discolored grass but nothing about zoysia grass. Our neighborhood has an infestation of the horrible stuff. What can be done about it? A lovely residential area in ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. I recently relocated to the St. Louis area from Michigan. The house I purchased has a large zoysia grass lawn. The lawn was not ...

Question: We live in the south and have a zoysia grass lawn. It feels spongy when we walk on it. We have been told that thatch is growing. It costs a lot to dethatch a lawn. Is it very harmful to the ...

It's hard to believe, but glossy zoysia grass advertisements are showing up in some circulars and other publications already. The ads entreat us to buy zoysia plugs and say goodbye to lawn care chores ...