Every year, I receive a few calls regarding those too-good-to-be-true ads for zoysia grass plugs. Zoysia grass plugs are winter hardy here in Minnesota, but they will not spread and choke out weeds as ...

I have had a few calls this past week asking about those too-good-to-be-true ads for zoysia grass plugs. Zoysia grass plugs are winter hardy here in Minnesota, but they will not spread and choke out ...

The Southern Nevada master gardeners are again offering free classes to the public. The Becoming a Desert Gardener series runs for four consecutive Wednesday evenings in January at the University of ...

Last year, I saw an ad in a magazine for Amazoy Zoysiagrass plugs. I purchased the plugs from a company in Maryland. The ad claimed that the grass would grow anywhere. The plugs did poorly and I am ...

About 42 years ago, Paul Weiss spent days on his knees installing a lawn he hoped would last forever — several hundred Zoysia plugs he ordered for about $17 from a magazine ad. Within no time, those ...

Just about anyone with a lawn can get excited over the words “low maintenance” and “drought tolerant” and the companies that sell grass seed and sod use them freely. Buffalo grass and zoysia grass, ...

It's hard to believe, but glossy zoysia grass advertisements are showing up in some circulars and other publications already. The ads entreat us to buy zoysia plugs and say goodbye to lawn care chores ...

Q: I have some bare spots in my Zoysia grass. Should I use sod or plugs to patch the holes? A: Dead areas caused by damage or lack of water can be patched using sod or plugs. If it is a small area, I ...

Everyone loves beautiful, healthy trees. They are visually appealing, create cool zones during hot summer months and provide habitat for various types of wildlife. However, there are some drawbacks.