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The Houston Homeowner’s Guide to Zoysia Grass

If you are looking for a premium, “upscale” lawn that outperforms standard varieties, Zoysia is the premier choice for Houston. Palisades Zoysia is the “workhorse” of the family, offering a lush, carpet-like feel that handles the traffic of kids and pets better than almost any other grass. For homeowners wanting the ultimate luxury look, Emerald Zoysia provides an elite “Cadillac” finish with a fine, needle-like texture and incredible density. If your yard has mature trees and limited light, Cavalier Zoysia is a game-changer, thriving on just four to five hours of sun while growing slowly enough to reduce your mowing frequency.

The Luxury Upgrade for Your Lawn

Everyone wants that perfectly manicured, golf course look, but most people think it requires a full-time groundskeeper. At Houston Grass, we offer three Zoysia varieties developed right here in Texas that give you that high-end aesthetic without the high-maintenance headache. Whether you’re looking for the ‘workhorse’ of the family or a luxury ‘Cadillac’ turf, Zoysia is the perfect upgrade for homeowners who want something a little nicer than standard St. Augustine.

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  1. The Houston Homeowner’s Guide to Zoysia Grass

Zoysia Varieties Comparison Table

VarietyTexture / BladeShade ToleranceTraffic ToleranceMowing Frequency
PalisadesMedium/Like CarpetGood (6-7 hours of sunlight)HighNo special mower/Once per week
EmeraldFine / Needle-likeExcellent (4–5 hours)HighEvery 7-10 days
CavalierFine / LongExcellent (4–5 hours)
HighEvery 10-14 days

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Palisades Zoysia: The Backyard Workhorse

If you feel forced to choose between the toughness of Bermuda and the shade tolerance of St. Augustine, Palisades Zoysia is your winner. It’s the sports turf for your backyard because it handles heavy traffic from kids, pets, and parties better than almost any other grass. It’s a medium-textured grass that is incredibly easy to maintain; if you’ve ever taken care of St. Augustine, you can take care of Palisades. It’s soft, dense, and looks like a uniform carpet under your feet.

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Emerald Zoysia: The Cadillac of Turf

For the homeowner who wants the absolute best texture, we recommend Emerald Zoysia. Known for its narrow, needle-like leaf blades and deep rich green color, Emerald creates a thick, carpet-like density that feels like a soft rug. Its growth habit is so dense that it makes it physically difficult for weed seeds to even penetrate the turf. It’s the ultimate showpiece for a luxurious Houston landscape.

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Cavalier Zoysia Grass

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Cavalier Zoysia: The Elite Shade Solution

If you have mature oaks in areas like Sugar Land or The Heights and you’re tired of patching dead spots every year, Cavalier Zoysia could be your answer. Developed by Texas A&M, this fine-bladed hybrid thrives on a mere four to five hours of direct sunlight per day. One of its best selling points is a slow growth habit—you can often get away with mowing every 10 to 14 days. It’s a game-changer for shadier residential lawns.

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Zoysia Resilience and Care

All our Zoysias feature deep root systems that help them handle 100-degree Houston summers with no problem. They also share great cold hardiness, staying resilient during our recent Texas freezes. While these grasses can be mowed with a traditional sharp-bladed mower, using a reel mower at lower heights is what truly unlocks that elite golf course look. Just like our other grasses, they need about an inch of water per week and three balanced fertilizer applications a year.

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Locally Grown on Our Family Farm

Quality Second to None

Because our Zoysia is grown on our family farm in Bay City and delivered fresh within 24 hours, the quality is second to none in the Houston area. We deliver across Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Galveston counties and offer professional installation services. Give us a call at 281-431-7441. You can also click one of the buttons below to send us a message.

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