Zoysia is a warm season grass similar to Bermuda. It fares a little better in shady areas, but like Bermuda, requires sunlight to stay healthy.

Care: Since Zoysia is denser and grows much slower, you should not scalp Zoysia. Bring it down to 1" or to 1 1/2" and mow same as Bermuda. Zoysia is a high maintenance grass that requires regular de-thatching or aeration and a strict mowing schedule to avoid thatch and fungus problems.