[L junior]

New to this site. I need information.
1. I have a zoysia section. Cut with a rotary mower . If i sand level it will it look any different? I like the Bermuda low cut but i dont like Bermuda..
2. I maintain a bermuda lawn at another location. Cut with a rotary mower. When i cut it it looks scalped. I know it needs to be sand leveled but what should i expect cutting it with a rotary mower.?

 

[Colonel K0rn]

@Spammage is the resident Zoysia expert, I'd defer to him for his expertise. I'm guessing that it won't with more sand, other than just leaving a level cut vOv

You can get a good looking bermuda lawn with a rotary mower. My neighbor down the road kept his at a pretty high HOC, but I'll admit it looked pretty shaggy, but he still had a nice looking lawn with it at a high HOC. Scalping look would probably be due to removing too much of the leaf tissue above the crown, and you'll see what looks very stemmy, and not leafy. If you examine that "scalped" area, and you see dirt, and a little bit away, you don't, there's probably a depression in the soil that can be levelled out with some sand to help prevent the scalping from an uneven soil profile.

 

[Spammage]

I'm not sure what you are asking, but leveling will help to provide a more even cut and prevent scalping - regardless of grass type. Zoysia is capable of being cut reel low as well, just not as low as bermuda.

If you want to continue using a rotary, you will need to mow frequently to prevent the scalped appearance in bermuda (at least twice a week). Zoysia can be cut once a week without scalping, but zoysia is a VERY tough grass blade and requires a sharp blade to keep the tips from fraying and turning brown.

 

[Bunnysarefat]

The same principle applies to Bermuda cut with a rotary or reel. You will often have to "reset" the HOC by scalping the lawn, cutting slightly lower than the HOC you plan on maintaining. After that, consistent cutting is the key to avoid scalping under normal conditions (i.e. not extremely sharp slopes or dips)

 

[SGrabs33]

Going to "" L junior in case he has any follow ups. Just in case he cant find the thread anymore and would get an email notification.

 

[Ware]

Going to "" L junior in case he has any follow ups. Just in case he cant find the thread anymore and would get an email notification.

This should work too. @L junior

 

[SGrabs33]

Going to "" L junior in case he has any follow ups. Just in case he cant find the thread anymore and would get an email notification.

This should work too. @L junior

I'm always learning something. Thanks!

 

[Ware]

I'm always learning something. Thanks!

No worries. It's new. :thumbup: