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NC Grass Plugs
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Welcome to NC Grass Plugs (formerly A to Zoysia) on UA-cam! We focus on zoysia, bermuda and centipede maintenance. This season we will focus on fertility, disease, insects and establishing lawns from plugs. Check us out at ncgrassplugs.com
Planting Grass Plugs with an auger | Rio Bermuda from NCgrassplugs.com
Certified Rio Bermuda grass plugs planted using the drill auger was so easy. We mixed up a small batch of Soil Moist as a root dip and off camera we added some granular fertilizer and RGS (root growth stimulant).
How to plant plugs:
1. Either, remove grass to bare dirt or mow existing grass down as low as possible.
2. Using the drill auger or appropriate planting tool, make the holes needed for the plugs. We typically recommend planting in an offset grid at 12” spacing.
3. Plant the plugs. Soil Moist root dip is optional. Step on each one after planting. Fertilize and water deeply.
4. Mow often and keep plugs moist.
These will spread rapidly to create the lawn that you’ve been wanting.
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How to plant plugs:
1. Either, remove grass to bare dirt or mow existing grass down as low as possible.
2. Using the drill auger or appropriate planting tool, make the holes needed for the plugs. We typically recommend planting in an offset grid at 12” spacing.
3. Plant the plugs. Soil Moist root dip is optional. Step on each one after planting. Fertilize and water deeply.
4. Mow often and keep plugs moist.
These will spread rapidly to create the lawn that you’ve been wanting.
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Certified Rio Bermuda Grass Plugs
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Here we talk about Rio Bermudagrass and what Certified plugs are. Certified Rio Bermuda Plugs 50 Cell Tray ncgrassplugs.com/products/copy-of-certified-rio-bermuda-plugs-50-cell-tray #grassplugs #bermudaplugs #riobermuda
Final El Toro Zoysia Plug Update - Amazing Plugs, So Easy
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Follow along on this absolutely amazing grow in. 12 months after planting El Toro Zoysia Plugs, not only have we achieved 100% coverage but it looks phenomenal. This year we used RGS, Hydretain, 12-12-12 Starter Fertilizer and the Double Dark combo. Find these here Paul shared the collection Premium Grass Plugs for Vibrant Lawns with you wadetp.myshopify.com/collections/grass-plugs Paul shared ...
Amazing Zoysia Plug Progress with @NCGrassPlugs
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Today you get to see an April 2024 update on plugs that were planted last June. It sounds like a long time ago but in the world of Zoysiagrass, this was a super fast grow in. We started out the season with a scalp to remove the dormant grass, this means you mow it low to expose the ground to the sunlight. It also makes the new green grass look flawless when it begins to grow. I also added some ...
El Toro Zoysia Plug Update - Week 10
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Week 10 on the grow in and I can’t imagine another zoysia variety that can spread this fast. After all, other varieties can take two years to establish. We learned that shade will slow the spread rate and full sun will speed it up. Our extreme dry condition has been a set back so far but it is moving at an excellent rate. I also realized that I only show you the worst parts of this grow in. We’...
The new formula to remove Bermuda grass from a Zoysia lawn
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This is a new mixture and it is much safer and more effective than the previous options. This is a mixture of a new herbicide/safener called Recognition and Fusilade II. Here’s what you need and where to find it. Recognition may not be fully available to purchase until late 2023. Recognition Herbicide shrsl.com/462an Fusilade II shrsl.com/2cebd 80/20 non-Ionic Surfactant shrsl.com/2cebm Battery...
El Toro Zoysia Plug Update-week 6
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Six weeks ago we power raked and completely renovated our lawn with El Toro zoysia plugs, here’s what it looks like today. With the heat and lack of water, we have halved our fertilizer inputs. You will see just how fast El Toro spreads, probably faster than any other zoysia. We used the YardMastery 12-12-12 starter fertilizer, CytoGro for root growth (I ran out of RGS) and Hydretain for soil m...
Zoysia Plug Reno Update week 3
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Here we are 21 days into this grow in and you can tell that we are making nice progress. You can’t expect this kind of progress from another zoysia cultivar! Grass Plugs: ncgrassplugs.com/collections/grass-plugs Take a look at what these plugs look like and you will be surprised by how many stolons there are and the length that they have grown (Some are over 12”). I even saw rhizomes breaking t...
HUGE Zoysia plug Reno!!!
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Grass plug renovation of about 10,000 square feet. Watch how easy it is for us to get this large area plugged and stick around to see how it grows. We decided that we were just done with the Meyer zoysia, it always has problems. When it's healthy, it looks good but it just does not hold up well in drought conditions. This is why we are plugging in with El Toro Zoysia, the most shade tolerant an...
How to remove Bermudagrass from a Zoysia lawn
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This is probably the safest option to remove Bermuda grass from your Zoysia lawn. We apply the one, two punch of Triclopyr and Fusilade II. Read below on what you need and how to apply it but you should ALWAYS read the product labels. When applying herbicides, there's always an assumed risk. Product links at the bottom, help support the channel. Purchasing from these links are the same price as...
How to plant Zoysia Plugs
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How to set zoysia plugs in 2022. The same applies for bermuda plugs and centipede plugs. Today we are planting El Toro zoysia plugs, where we go over what you need and what to do. First, use the Proplugger to create your holes. Next, score the plugs with a knife and set them in the newly created holes. Now you're ready to fertilize and add a biostimulant if you want. Finish it off with plenty o...
THE perfect Fertilizer and Biostimulant combo for Zoysia and Centipede grasses
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This is our second fertilizer application of the year, after applying the YM 12-12-12 starter about 45 days ago. Today we applied Ecologel Greens Plus 14-4-10 and CytoGro, followed up with an application of Talstar P. Greens Plus went out at 10.5 oz (.125 lb of N), CytoGro at .4 oz and 1 oz of Talstar P (Bifenthrin) per 1,000 ft2. Apply Greens Plus every two weeks at about 9 oz /1,000 ft2, Cyto...
Easy broadleaf and grassy weed clean up using Celsius WG | Bermuda Centipede Zoysia St Augustine
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Applying Celsius WG and a surfactant on actively growing zoysia, to control broadleaf and young crabgrass. We go over the application rate, mixing instructions, PPE and how to apply. Product label link is at the bottom of this description, there you will find all the weeds that this product treats. There are some great tank mix partners for Celsius, like Certainty. Always read the label before ...
Installing Zoysia Plugs the easy way
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We are installing Compadre Zoysia plugs using a Proplugger, where we previously had a tree. You can find our plugs on ncgrassplugs.com. More videos like this to come, subscribe now! Sign up for our newsletter on the website and we'll occasionally send grass plug discounts. We will send a $10 discount code when we make our zoysia plugs available. Links are at the bottom of the page. Installation...
NC Grass Plugs Introduction
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A quick note about who we are and what our conent will be this year. ncgrassplugs.com
Starter Fertilizers with Hydretain and CytoGro for your Seeding Project
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Starter Fertilizers with Hydretain and CytoGro for your Seeding Project
Removing Bermudagrass from a Zoysia lawn
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Removing Bermudagrass from a Zoysia lawn
New Simple Lawn Solutions products || How to mix NEGATE herbicide
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New Simple Lawn Solutions products || How to mix NEGATE herbicide
Simple Lawn Solutions and Peters Fertilizer
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Simple Lawn Solutions and Peters Fertilizer
Wake up your lawn and amend your soil according to the soil test!
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Wake up your lawn and amend your soil according to the soil test!
Killing winter weeds from a zoysia lawn - Poa Annua, Broadleaf and cool season grasses
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Killing winter weeds from a zoysia lawn - Poa Annua, Broadleaf and cool season grasses
Bermuda on a budget Ep. 2 - soil test results, PRE AND POST EMERGENT BERMUDA BOMB!
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Bermuda on a budget Ep. 2 - soil test results, PRE AND POST EMERGENT BERMUDA BOMB!
Bermuda on a BUDGET Ep. 1 pre-emergent and broadleaf weeds
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Bermuda on a BUDGET Ep. 1 pre-emergent and broadleaf weeds
Prevent weeds with a Pre-emergent Herbicide
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Prevent weeds with a Pre-emergent Herbicide
Fun with Turf Therapy and Paul's Prime Cuts
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Fun with Turf Therapy and Paul's Prime Cuts
Remove thatch with liquid D-Thatch!
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Remove thatch with liquid D-Thatch!
I would like to grow zoysia in New Jersey will that be possible
@@Ben-g4g believe it or not, we ship a lot of zoysia to NJ, NY, MA and DE. It grows very well there
Will this kill crab grass also?
It will kill young crabgrass but doesn’t do well vs established or crabgrass beyond the 5-7 instar stage. Quinclorac will absolutely smoke the crabgrass. Paul shared Quintessential Crabgrass Control with you ncgrassplugs.com/products/quinclorac-1-5l-select-crabgrass-control
@@NCGrassPlugs thank you. Great video and will definitely use the info for killing of my Bermuda grass here in Michigan
LMAO, pushing zoysia without it being a spreading variety! I love El Toro but it is not Palisade rookie!
@@DugEphresh What do you mean it not being a spreading variety? El Toro is the fastest spreading according to the ntep trials it was in. 100% coverage from plugs in 12 months, just look at the most recent update video.
Could you set plugs in an existing lawn and will they propagate and spread over the old grass? I believe it will as there is a patch of Zoysia between the curb and the sidewalk and it appears to grow bigger every year, would love to have that as the full lawn. It grows well in the Northeast.
Yes, that’s exactly how it works. The less competition the plugs have, the faster they will spread.
Being that it’s soon to be mid August, would you recommend applying the spray now or would it be best to wait to the spring? I have Emerald Zoysia located in the Charlotte area. Thanks
June through September is the time to apply. Go ahead and hit it while it’s actively growing and you’ll have time for another application if needed.
Impressive. Appreciate the Recognition update at the end.
Just sodded my yard with Zeon zoysia the first of July 2024 in Youngsville, NC. I am 82 and need someone to treat my yard with fertilizer, pre-emergents and weed control. Can you recommend anyone over here? I can keep it cut for now. Enjoy your videos. Thanks
Joey Adams 919-210-2804
Thanks, I’ll give him a call.
If you are skeptical about mixing chemicals try Ornamec 170 which has some of the same ingredients as Fulisade. Mixing it is simple and it works on my zoysia lawn in NW Fla to eliminate Bermuda grass. Just remember to use a surfactant so it clings to the unwanted grass and not run off into the soil. Probably takes a few growing seasons to totally eliminate Bermuda grass. I used zoysia plugs to fill in bare areas as well. If you scarify the area between your plugs they will grow faster too. Most ppl have Bermuda invading their yard but just don't know it. Good luck
How would the Rio compete with common Bermuda? If you planted these randomly in a common lawn, which would dominate? I would assume they would probably just dwell together. What are your thoughts? I would love to convert over to this. But having 30,000 ft. would be a costly renovation to go in and glyphosate all the common, and plug entire area with Rio.
It would all grow together
So how do you know how much to spray on the grass? Do I measure out 1000 ft2 and make sure I spray out the entire gallon mix on that area? So if go over with one pass but still have mixture in the 1 gal tank keep spraying until have used up the 1 gallon on the 1000 ft2 area?
Is .55 of an ounce just under the once mark?
@@user-io1xz6gh3r just over a half oz
@@NCGrassPlugs Thanks
What setting would you put it on if you wanted to run Bleach 10% with some surfactant to softwash a house? Need around a 1.5% mix. Just curious if you knew.
Probably the highest setting
Great, informative video. Thank you.
Awesome testimony! 12 month grow in is awesome! Would love to do a total renovation on my common Bermuda (30K) Tired of battling Bermuda grass mites. I recently spoke with you about it. Been applying Abamectin every week to try to conquer them. It is starting to look a little better. Would like to spray it all with roundup, and plug the entire area. I can’t imagine the cost of enough plugs of the zoysia to cover 30K! Lol!
I believe you had plots of another zoysia…. Did the El Toro overtake the other zoysia? Thanks…
Paul, your grass plug project looks great, I know how hard you have worked on it, and I know how satisfying it is to see these results! What HOC are you going for?
@@markhouston4473 I am keeping it as is, the highest setting on the C27.
I planted mine early May and they're spreading great! Thanks for the tips!
What herbicide kills Bermuda, but not zoysia? I got some Bermuda trying to take over.
It looks good just as good as zenith
@@booombyybyy I have Zenith in the back and it looks no where near as good.
@@NCGrassPlugs what are the differences?
@@booombyybyy One is just a seeded variety that is heavily marketed and the other has traits that are desirable. There is nothing wrong with either, but one is better than the other.
Your front yard looks amazing. I know you said that you can put as much effort into it as you won't.But really, how labor intensive is it? Also, do you only offer shipping on products on your website. I am local to you and would like to try and put some plugs in my front yard. I was told that this grass would take over and choke out most other grasses. Is this true?
@@65sailman Zoysia gets so thick that it keeps most weed seed from germinating but no grass can keep all weeds out without help from herbicides. You asked about how much work it is and it is no more than any other grass. I do extra like reel mowing and trying new products but they’re not necessary to make it look good. Plugging is a little work but consistent mowing, watering and fertilizing is required. We grow our plugs here and keep the planting tools here but everything else is warehoused out of town. Grass plug pick up can be arranged, just contact me first.
@@NCGrassPlugs thanks
After 3 years trying to get a zoysia lawn, I gave up and overseeded with bermuda.
@@TheSoloAsylum Nothing wrong with Bermuda
Can I apply this method in the summer?
Yes you can apply it three times a year, beginning in June. I believe it is at least 4-6 weeks between treatments.
Hey Paul, I just got my Recognition and Fusilade II and am getting ready to hit my zoysia lawn with this mixture. Bermuda grass is rampant in it in some areas, thanks for this video. Also, I’m digging the Big Rock shirt, right on!-Jim Ballou
Hey Cuz! I am going to hit my lawn with it again too. I have found about three Bermuda plants in my lawn and they’re all small. I also have some crabgrass and a little nutsedge.
Hey boss! Never got an update to your Recognition + Fusilade2 video! I just laid about 5k sqft of Zeon and have some sedge, bermuda, and crabgrass. Just was able to get my hands on some recognition and fusilade2 and want to pump spray my yard with it
I don’t know how I missed the notification for your post, but I did. The update is in a recent video but I’ll recap. I only had a handful of Bermuda plants pop up this year. I applied this combo about a month ago and I can’t find any more Bermuda right now. It smoked the sedge but only dinged the crabgrass. The crabgrass grew right out of it! The crabgrass is at a growth stage now that you probably won’t have good herbicide results. Get you a pre-emergent down in the next month or so.
Hey boss! Never got an update to your Recognition + Fusilade2 video! I just laid about 5k sqft of Zeon and have some sedge, bermuda, and crabgrass. Just was able to get my hands on some recognition and fusilade2 and want to pump spray my yard with it
It worked with zero damage to the zoysia.
Does Celsius kill Torpedograss in St Augustine without killing the my grass?
Love, love, love your GSD. I miss mine dearly.
I realize this video is 3 years old, but I just discovered it. I have a question in reference to the rate of the Abamectin. I know you said 1.5 oz per 1000. In another article from the university of Florida, it recommends the same product to be applied at .28 oz per 1000. I am treating 30,000 ft. of common Bermuda. Their rate varies greatly with what you applied. Just trying to figure out what would be better. At your rate, I would use 45 oz for my square footage, and their rate I would only apply 8.4 oz. I don’t mind going the higher rate if necessary. What are your thoughts?
I don’t remember if that was label rate or if it was a recommendation from a lawn care professional.
@@NCGrassPlugs thanks so much for the reply! I’m going with your rate. Tired of dealing with these mites. I actually do weed control and fertilization for a living. But I had never dealt with these things until this. I have applied the Abamectin twice, but at the lower rate.
@@sidneywhitaker9972 High pressure and 2 gal/M
How can I tell what type of zoysia grass exists in my lawn already?
You have to make an educated guess. Do you know if it was seeded or sodded? Do you know about how old the lawn is? What do the closest sod farms sell? Is it a medium or fine bladed zoysia?
@@NCGrassPlugs My house was built in the late 70's. Virginia Beach area. Most lawns in my neighborhood have zoysia (some have fescue). I assume it's sod and has a medium thickness blade. I bought plugs from central plugs and they seemed to match my existing zoysia but this last time I ordered they sent zenith zoysia and it seems much more lime/lighter than my existing zoysia.
@@phukyew14 I bet it’s Meyer Z52 zoysia
@@NCGrassPlugs You're the man. Even if you're wrong I still trust that you're right 🤣 thank you!
@@NCGrassPlugs I just googled Meyer Zoysia and that's spot on to my existing lawn. Thanks again! You're my go to zoysia guy! Do you guys happen to sell Meyer Zoysia or no?
Can you give updates on this? Also do you have to wait seven days to apply after mowing?
I believe the idea behind that is to get some Bermuda vegetation exposed so that it can be hit with the herbicide. To date in my front lawn, I have pulled out two small Bermuda sprigs this year. I am sure I didn’t get it all but it looks like 99.99% of it was killed off. That’s an amazing rate of control. I plan on shooting a video today and maybe another in two weeks. They may end up being just one video but it’ll be a 1 year update on the plug installation.
Thank you for the reply. I have zoysia and it is absolutely overrun with Bermuda. Going to apply next week with your mixing guidelines.
I thought the Celsius cap can be used to measure the amount of product. If so, a lot easier than using a digital scale. Anyway, great video, and thanks for taking the time to post this informative video.
The cap can most certainly be used but it’s hard to read and definitely not accurate.
We need a plugger that has either four tubes about an inch apart or an eight-inch diameter tube. Till then I use my post hole diggers because these are just too small.
What do you mean they’re too small?
Dude, seriously? Why speed up the application footage? I'm sure a lot of people would like to see the walking speed in real time to get an idea on how fast or slow to walk. I know it changes on application rate but not by much. Watching you zip back and forth is worthless.
Thank you for the feedback. I look at it a little differently than you, I think that no one wants to watch me walk and spray but I get what you’re saying. The only problem is that every sprayer and pump sprays at different rates. This is why everyone should “calibrate” their sprayer and practice a pace that gets you to your desired output per 1000. Next time I apply, I will show the walking pace.
@@NCGrassPlugs Hey, I like watching you walk, especially from my easy chair! And I totally agree with the calibration of your sprayer per 1000 ft.
Great job on presenting the mix rate.
Will zoysia take over current lawn if planted in bare patches
Yes, BUT no grass will take over to the point that it will kill the other grass.
how do you make the surfactant?
I would buy it vs trying to make your own.
Hi, should I apply it on a dry lawn or water it before application? Thank you
I applied it to a dry lawn I believe but you should double check the label for verification.
Question my grass plugs are growing in im about 80% but how do i level it now when i mow it its so bumpy where the plugs are
It’s ok to start with up to a quarter inch of sand
How much total N last year, for plugs to spread? Keep the updates this season!!
I don’t remember the total but it was on the high side. This is ok to do only in the grow in phase but never after that. Sod farms run a pound of N and. Pound of K every two weeks after they harvest.
Do y’all have any el toro seed? Trying to get some in Florida no one has it
There is no seed for El Toro, it can only be propagated vegetatively.
Dogs like we playing frisbee or what 🤣
That poor puppy wants you to throw that frisbee.
Always!
Looking good. Is El Toro available in seed?
No, it’s only propagated vegetatively.
@@NCGrassPlugsI’m assuming you can get it exclusively at NC Grass Plugs??
@@johngrinnell El Toro sod is available at select sod farms but as far as I know, we are the only company that sells it in plugs.
@@NCGrassPlugs you guys should do the Tacoma 31 plugs. I bet that would be a good moneymaker
Your yard is looking very good from the road! I ride by at least once a week on my bicycle. I remember what it looked like last year. Keep up the good work.
Hey Sam! Are you still living at Hunters Pointe? We miss the neighbors but love living in the country.
I'm 3+ years into my zoysia lawn and it's still lumpy like yours. I currently have about 400sqft torn out to re-sod...again.
Bumpy is easily fixed with a little top dressing of sand.
I need another update on the zoysia plugs!
I am hoping to have the time to shoot a video next weekend.
@@NCGrassPlugs I'm planning on planting some next week! I'll be on the lookout!
Thanks for posting this video! What do you believe the impact of only using Fusilade or Recognition by themselves would be? (Instead of together) And would Fusilade by itself do well with removing Bermuda from Zoysia lawn?
You stopped updating hows yard look
I will have one coming, just wanted to get through dormancy. It looks really good.
didn't see any myers plugs on the web site.
We have Compadre and El Toro zoysias, Certified Rio Bermuda and Centipede.
My advice is to follow the directions on the label, but if not stated, wait until May or June to apply in FL. My test plots included Zeon, Compadre and Zenith as well as my side yard that has Meyer zoysia and the front yard of El Toro. All of these showed no sign of damage whatsoever and I applied 2x rate on the test plots. I may repeat that rate again this summer to verify these results as the Zeon has historically been plagued with Common Bermuda popping up. I do not see any in it right now. It may be worthy to note that I use a biostimulant on a regular basis, either CytoGro or RGS depending on what I have in the garage. Looking at this front lawn in the video, I am amazed at how much it has filled in. I think we are over 95% filled in.
Help! I am using metric over here in Australia and have a small 45m2 patch to cover. My sprayer uses about 4L to cover the whole area. I am stumped trying to work out the ratios to use?
@@AforAna-qw7zv 45 square meters is about 500 sqft and 4 liters is right at one gallon.
Just ran across this, great info. Thank you. I have planted zoysia here in FL. Had St. Aug but I killed it trying to spray then my wife wouldn’t let me do it again. Now I have my established zoysia, but st aug from neighbor and Bermuda in spots throughout. Above says to spray in June, so it’s too early now? Wasn’t sure being this far south if we should get an earlier jump? Also I heard mention in your test plot of several types, but u sure what was put down at this point. Had to resod 2yr ago another patch, so I could even have 2types. Will that matter or do I need to make sure which type first? That’s how I lost my first lawn, didn’t realize I had Flora-tam and the chemical was unsafe for that particular. Trying to gain control back and not many down here seem to be able to help.