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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.
mowing 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 |
Empire turf, the brand of zoysia grass I have @ my home in The Village of St James says that a cutting height of 1" is recommended. It goes on to say that cutting above 2" reduces quality...
http://www.empireturf.com/maintenance.shtml |
I've been cutting my own lawns for over 40 years. I never once got out a ruler and measured the blades after mowing!
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You don't need to take out your ruler. The setting should be on your lawn mower unless you've been using the same mower for over 40 years! :a20: |
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Originally Posted by DougB View Post I've been cutting my own lawns for over 40 years. I never once got out a ruler and measured the blades after mowing! You don't need to take out your ruler. Quote:
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I live in Hadley - anyone have an idea what type of Zoysia I might have?
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Honda Lawn Mowers: HRX217HZA, HRX217K4HZA |
According to the Master Gardener at Harry P Leu Gardens in Orlando the OP is correct. More often not less and at the higher setting.
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The problem with tall cutting heights is thatch. It's unavoidable...
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Calling these guys experts is selling them short. These are the guys that genetically engineered this particular strain of Zoysia. They have a pretty good idea on maintenance practices...
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