The ideal time to plant zoysia grass plugs is when soil temperatures reach 70 degrees. You should plant zoysia grass in mid spring through early summer to give the zoysia enough time to establish before winter. Most importantly, plant Zoysia after the last frost. In some USDA zones you should not plant zoysia in the Fall because it is a warm season grass and goes dormant in the winter. Depending on your USDA plant hardiness zone you may be able to plant zoysia most of the year, see the table below.
Zone # |
Planting Period |
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5
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May 15th - August 1st
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6
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April 21st - August 4th
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7
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April 15th - August 8th
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8
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March 21st - August 12th
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9
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February 1st - October 15th
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10 & 11
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All year
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Prepare Your Zoysia Lawn in February | Zoysia Plug Guide
What you do in February determines how your Zoysia lawn performs all year. Late winter is the ideal time to prevent weeds, clean up dormant turf, and plan your Zoysia plug installation before spring soil temperatures rise. Preparing now leads to faster green-up, stronger root establishment, and quicker lateral spread once the growing season begins.
Thinking about filling bare spots or upgrading your lawn this year? Explore our premium Zoysia grass plugs and get ready to plant at the perfect time this spring.
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