Which Zoysia to use Emerald or Meyer?

Gr8Dane9 – posted 28 April 2005 16:54

I’m goint to resod my front yard w/ Zoysia, either Emerald or Meyer. Was wondering what the difference is and which may be better than the other? thanks.I live in midwest Georgia.

KyleinMarietta – posted 29 April 2005 21:42

I’ve been trying to get an answer to that one via online and other research for a month or more. I’ve talked with growers, extension agents, etc, and can’t get a whole lot of direction…

In the end, it sounds like Emerald has a finer blade (better), is harder to mow cleanly (worse), is less cold hardy (worse), and grows a little slower (toss-up, depending on your needs).

I think I want Emerald, but Meyer is easier to get in North Georgia… Only one grower (in middle/south georgia) carries Emerald.

hybrid – posted 09 May 2005 18:57

I planted Emerald Zoysia sod in my North Atlanta yard. Looks good for about 5 months during the year. It gets pretty bad in the winter and doesn’t green up until the end of May. I give it alot of care and mowing but this grass really isn’t well suited for this area. Put simply: NOT RECOMMENDED for Atlanta.