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Pennington® Zenith Zoysia Grass Seed & Mulch
Pennington® Zenith Zoysia Grass Seed & Mulch
A combination of Zenith Zoysia grass seed and BIO-170 organic mulch. A self-spreading grass, Zoysia grows well in full sun, has improved cold tolerance, and stays green longer into the fall season. Bio-170™ organic mulch improves spreadability and allows for a more accurate application. Bio-170™ organic mulch granules are 100% biodegradable and retain moisture to help promote seed germination.
  • Spreading, sun-loving grass that stays green later into fall compared to other Zoysia varieties
  • Excellent traffic tolerance and good drought tolerance
  • Develops a dense weed-resistant turf
  • 99.9% Weed Free!

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PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS

Daily Light Required: Full sun (8+ hours of daily sun)
Sun Tolerance: High
Shade Tolerance: Good
Grass Color: Medium to bright green
Grass Texture: Moderately fine
Drought Tolerance: Good
Disease Resistance: Good
Traffic Tolerance: Excellent
Planting Zones: 7,8,9,10,11,12
Recommended Planting Dates: Spring through summer
Planting Rate: 5 lbs/1,000 sq ft
Planting Depth: 1/4”
Germination: 7-21 days
Mowing Height: 1”

 

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS

New Seeding Method 1
Prepare the soil for seeding by tilling then smoothing and raking the lawn to the point of having a smooth firm seedbed. Plant one bag of Grass Seed & Mulch mixture according to the coverage rate on the package. The seed and mulch are blended to give the correct seeding rate for each of the two components.

Lightly rake the seedbed to cover the seed and the mulch no more than 1/4” deep. Mulch the seeded area lightly with wheat straw or pine straw. Water daily for 30 days keeping the seedbed moist at all times. The grass plants will emerge, and over a period of one growing season should form a sod. On poor soils or in unfavorable growing conditions, it may take two growing seasons to completely form a sod.

New Seeding Method 2
Spray the existing grass with a non-selective herbicide labeled for lawn use. Wait approximately 7 days to make certain all grass is killed. On spots not completely dead, re-spray with herbicide. Wait approximately 7 days after the final spraying and plant Grass Seed & Mulch mixture according to the coverage rate on the package, making certain the seed and mulch are spread evenly across the area. Aerate the area thoroughly using a checkerboard type pattern. Using a standard lawn mower, mow the dead grass close to the ground allowing the clippings to remain on the ground as a mulch covering the seed. Water daily for 30 days keeping the seedbed moist at all times.

Overseeding Method
An alternate method of seeding is to mow the lawn closely, then aerate the lawn well with a spike aerator or similar tool. Plant the seed as directed in methods 1 or 2, then aerate or rake lightly to cover the seed no deeper than 1/4” deep. Water daily for 30 days, keeping the seed moist at all times.

Care & Maintenance:
Fertilize in early spring. Water weekly for best appearance when established.