Experiment Time: Cover Cropping an Existing Lawn
I have told you how bad my turf is. The previous homeowners were not kind...
Zoysia grass is a warm-season grass type that originated from Asia. It tolerates a variety of soils, can be grown in partial shade, is very traffic tolerant, and can handle overly saline soils.
An important step before planting your perennial ryegrass seed is to prepare and grade the soil. No soil is perfect, especially the poor-draining, low quality sub-soils usually exposed by new construction.
When your lawn revives in the spring, it may not be as thick or green as you would like. Even if you are mowing, fertilizing, and watering your lawn properly