Why are Zoysia Grasses Attractive to Homeowners?

The first step in having a great lawn is selecting the correct turfgrass.  We have many choices when it comes to our lawn.  The lawn is the first thing people will see when they come to your home.  You never get a second chance to make that first impression.   Zoysia grasses are popular choices for homeowners in this area. 

Sunbelt Farms grows and sells quality Meyer Z-52 Zoysia. It is an improved version of the Zoysia Japonica that was released in 1951, also called Z-52 and Amazoy.  Meyer Z-52 is a very common variety grown in Alabama.  The medium texture and dark green color make it a popular choice.

Zoysia tolerates heat and cold well making it a great choice for an excellent lawn.  It requires some maintenance, has excellent wear resistance, has good shade tolerance and grows well in a variety of soils.

Meyer Z-52 works well in areas with steep slopes and hills.  Once it's established it creates a thick carpet like grass. Its deep root system along with the thickness of the turf works to significantly reduce slope erosion.

It will become dormant in the winter months and stop growing when the temperatures drop below 55F for a sustained period.  It will be a tan color during the winter but it will green up quickly in the spring.

An interesting fact about this specific turfgrass is that it is named for Frank Meyer, a USDA plant explorer.  Meyer was hired in 1905 in the Office of Seed and Plant Introduction of the USDA.  The responsibilities of this division of the USDA was to send back to the United States economically useful plants and seeds.  The original plants were grown from seeds first discovered by Frank Meyer along the Yalu River in Korea.  Meyer later died while collecting plants in China. He was instrumental in introducing Asian plants into the US, including many soybean selections, the jujube and the seeds that later produced the popular Bradford Pear tree.

Sunbelt Turf Farm began in St. Clair County. Over 30 years have perfected the art of growing, selling and the delivery of quality turf grass. Customer satisfaction is paramount and we stand behind our turf grass. Expansions into Shelby and Talladega Counties successfully turned cotton fields and pasture land into beautiful green turf. Commercial and retail opportunities, pick-up or delivery, free estimates, fast turnaround and remaining environmentally friendly separate us from the rest.