High pH soils use sulphur to lower pH in- stead of lime. Winrock Zoysia likes most soils, whether sandy, silty or clay based. Grade the lawn to a smooth surface sloping slightly away from the house. A slope of one foot to 50 linear feet is usually adequate for drainage. Remember to smooth off the surface as much as possible so your lawn will be smooth and will mow without scalping.
Steep slopes are difficult to water and mow.
Plow, disc, till or otherwise loosen the soil about 6 inches deep. Remove rocks, sticks, and clods that are near the surface. If you don't have soil test results, about 50 pounds of lime per 1,000 square feet is usually adequate. Use fertilizer called for in your soil test results. Both the lime and fertilizer should be thoroughly mixed into dry soil before sodding or irrigating.