Menu
ZoysiaPlug.com
0
  • Plug Calculator |
  • FAQ |
  • Our Blog |
  • All Products |
  • Support
  • Sign in
  • Your Cart is Empty
ZoysiaPlug.com
  • Plug Calculator |
  • FAQ |
  • Our Blog |
  • All Products |
  • Support
  • 0 0

What IS a grass plug?

May 21, 2023

Single Plug plug
/pləɡ/

noun

1. An individually grown core of Zenith Zoysia grass with a 1" mature root base. 


In our case, plugs are cores of grass that are already established. The roots and blades are mature and ready to spread. Zoysia grass naturally expands and repairs thanks to it's rhizomes and stolons. These are often termed “runners” and look like vines coming off of the plug. They attach themselves to the soil with their own roots and continue to spread. Yes... that's right. You can fill in a lawn overtime just by planting these 2" grass plugs!

In being pre-established, plugs allow you to water less frequently because the root systems already have at least a 1” headstart over seed or even new sod whose roots were severed in the harvesting process.  

Watering isn't the only upside though. Grass plugs also boast a much higher resistance to weed pressures. Seedlings may be choked out before they can grow, causing some of the seed you bought and sowed to go to waste. As long as your lawn is maintained at it's proper height, the Zoysia plugs will not succumb to weed pressure in the same way as seedlings do. 

We hope that this article has shed light on the positive aspects of what a plug is and how they are beneficial to establishing a beautiful lawn outside of your home or business. 

  • Share:


Also in Zoysia Plugs

Saltwater and Zoysia
Saltwater and Zoysia

April 21, 2023

High levels of salinity in the soil can not only injure/kill off grass, shrubs and flowers but can also prohibit seeds from absorbing fresh water.

Read More

Is Zoysia for Me?
Is Zoysia for Me?

March 13, 2023

Before the introduction of Zoysiagrass, finding a well-adapted grass for the transition zone was a challenge.

Read More

How To: Avoiding Frost Damage
How To: Avoiding Frost Damage

February 20, 2023

We can work to prevent frost damage, especially in warmer climates that aren't used to frost or areas that frost and defrost often. 

Read More

Follow

About Us | Refunds | TOS

© 2023 ZoysiaPlug.com.
Powered by Shopify