Successful establishment is highly dependent on the proper preparation of the soil and seedbed. Remove all construction debris, rocks, stumps, brush, and other undesired vegetation before grading the lawn site. If necessary, remove the lower limbs of trees to allow better sunlight penetration and make soil preparation and future mowing easier. Ensure that the lawn slopes away from the house for better drainage. After establishing the final grade, take soil samples to determine the soil pH and fertility levels.
Vegetative propagation is simply the transplanting of large or small pieces of the turfgrass.
The three basic methods of vegetative propagation or planting of the zoysiagrasses are sodding, plugging, and sprigging. The best time of the year to establish or plant zoysiagrasses is from April to July. Sodding is recommended where immediate ground cover is needed and expense is not a concern. Sod areas that are severely sloped to prevent soil erosion. Lay the sod horizontally across the sloped areas, and alternate the seams of the sod like bricks to ensure stability.