[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by fred53

Seems it was overlooked that some lawns get over seeded with winter rye which does grow and needs mowing right through winter.

As to fertilizing...yes you should fertilize at least once in the winter and then water soon after...the plants still need the nutrients.

Sorry, Fred, but that is incorrect.

Fertilizing Empire zoysia too early in the Spring can damage the grass in the event we get a late frost. The same holds true (a frost) in the winter and that is why you never fertilize at that time of the year. In addition, Empire zoysia that is fertilized too late in the year will slow regrowth in the Spring.

Winter fertilization is a no-no.