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Old 04-02-2014, 08:12 PM
Landsculptures Lawn Care
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Default Mowing Heights for zoysia grass and cutting frequency

I've been noticing a lot of asking about what mowing heights are recommended in comparison to their neighbors lawn. Here are some recommendations from UF off of their website the links at the bottom of the page. Hope this helps guys just trying to share the information that I have learned.

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If fertilized as recommended, zoysiagrasses require frequent mowing during the summer to look their best. Medium- to coarse-textured zoysiagrasses should be mowed weekly,
or when they reach a height of 3–4 inches. They should be mowed at a height of 2–2.5 inches with a rotary mower. Fine-textured zoysiagrasses maintained at heights below 1 inch require more frequent mowing. Because zoysiagrass leaves are very coarse, they can be quite difficult to mow. Clippings should be left on the ground after mowing. They do not contribute to thatch buildup, as is often assumed, but are actually readily degraded by microorganisms. A sharp, well-adjusted rotary or reel mower should be used.


https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/LH/LH01100.pdf

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