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Switchgrass and Zoysia Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Root Division
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level

Fertilizers

Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Watering Switchgrass and Zoysia

Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Switchgrass and Zoysia Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Switchgrass and Zoysia care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Switchgrass and Zoysia is as follows:

  • Watering Switchgrass in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Switchgrass in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Zoysia in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Zoysia in Winter: Average Water

Switchgrass and Zoysia Diseases

Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Switchgrass and Zoysia diseases is very important factor of Switchgrass and Zoysia Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Switchgrass: Red blotch
  • Zoysia: Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch and White grubs

Switchgrass and Zoysia Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Switchgrass and Zoysia care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Switchgrass and Zoysia pruning is done as follows:

  • Switchgrass pruning: Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads

  • Zoysia pruning: Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Switchgrass and Zoysia fertilizers are as follows:

  • Switchgrass fertilizers: Nitrogen
  • Zoysia fertilizers: Apply 10-10-10 amount