Are you a fan of English lawns but don't want to be a slave to constant watering and maintenance? Zoysia tenuifolia is the groundcover for you! You will be able to create a real living carpet in your garden: a compact and extremely soft carpet, ideal for walking on barefoot.
Our lawns allow you to save over 80% of the watering and maintenance required for a traditional lawn. Try it to believe it!
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We recommend planting Zoysia tenuifolia in spring.
Being a warm-season grass, Zoysia tends to grow more and more slowly as temperatures drop; it is therefore preferable to take advantage of spring, when the lawn will head into the warm months that will allow it to grow and root properly.
If you wish to plant Zoysia in a mild climate area, you can also plant it at the end of summer.
Format
Half tray of 36 plants (1.5 sq m)
Tray of 84 plants (4.5 sq m)
Cell diameter: 3.5 cm
Family
Poaceae
Type
Groundcover
Foliage
Green (yellow during winter)
Flower color
None
Flowering season
None
Cold resistance
Around -10°C
Drought resistance
High
Salt resistance
Yes
Tread resistance
High
Maximum height reached
10 cm
Exposure
Full sun
DESCRIPTION OF ZOYSIA TENUIFOLIA
Zoysia tenuifolia is the ideal alternative lawn for those who cannot give up the idea of an English lawn. It is a low-water-requirement grass that will give you a thick living carpet, soft and resistant to trampling, ideal for those who love to spend a lot of time in their garden during the warmer months.
CHARACTERISTICS OF ZOYSIA TENUIFOLIA
Zoysia tenuifolia is the lawn for foot massage: its softness makes it exceptional for all areas of the garden that are often walked on barefoot. Zoysia is highly sought after for pool edges, children's play areas, and areas where yoga or tai chi is practiced.
Despite its soft and delicate appearance, Zoysia is a very resistant lawn: it loves full sun and does not fear drought, resists salt and chlorine without problems, and is not damaged by heavy trampling.
The only thing to keep in mind is that Zoysia does not like the cold: although it is able to withstand low temperatures down to -5/-10°C, being a warm-season grass, it will tend to lose its bright green color with the arrival of the cold. In any case, do not worry, with the arrival of spring your living carpet will shine again with an intense green.
PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE
Zoysia tenuifolia is the only alternative lawn for which we recommend spring planting. This difference is due to the characteristics of the plant: being a warm-season grass, Zoysia tends to grow more and more slowly as temperatures drop. The ideal planting window can therefore only be in spring, at the time when the lawn will head into the warm months that will allow it to grow and root properly.
By respecting the planting density we recommend (20 plants per square meter), the Zoysia lawn will close uniformly within 8/15 months.
During the establishment phase, the lawn will need to be watered infrequently but with abundant amounts of water. The frequency of watering Zoysia tenuifolia in this first phase should be assessed independently, ensuring that the soil is completely dry at a depth of 8/10 cm.
Once the first year of the lawn's life has passed, watering can be limited to once or twice a year. As for the maintenance of Zoysia tenuifolia, our advice is to perform 2 to 6 mowings throughout the year.
SALE OF ZOYSIA TENUIFOLIA
Zoysia tenuifolia is sold in trays of 84 holes. For optimal coverage, we recommend a density of 20 plants per square meter, so each tray is designed to cover approximately 4.5 sq m.
You can compose the footage you need by combining 4.5 sq m trays and half trays of 1.5 sq m (36 plants). Remember that for areas over 100 sq m, we create custom quotes for your needs!
All you need is a tape measure and five minutes. Here’s how to figure out how many square meters (m²) you need for your lawn.
1. Measure the area to cover
Rectangle or square: length × width. Example: 5 m × 4 m = 20 m².
Triangle: base × height ÷ 2. Example: 6 m × 3 m ÷ 2 = 9 m².
Round flowerbed: radius × radius × 3.14. Example: 2 m radius → 2 × 2 × 3.14 = 12.5 m².
2. Irregularly shaped garden?
Divide it into rectangles and triangles, calculate each section, and add the results together. Then subtract areas that do not need to be planted: paths, patios, pools, and shrub beds.
3. Tools to help you
Tape measure or measuring wheel: the most accurate method, preferably with two people.
Google Maps on a computer: right-click on the garden → "Measure distance", then click along the edge until you close the shape. Google will show you the area in m².
Phone measurement app: iPhones have "Measure", and on Android you can find measurement apps that use the camera. Great for a quick estimate.
House floor plan: it often already includes the garden measurements.
By pacing it out: an adult step measures about 0.75 m. Useful for an initial calculation, but check it with a tape measure afterward.
4. Round up
Add an extra 5–10% for edges, curves, and small measurement errors. Then choose the next larger size or combine multiple sizes.
Example: 7 × 3 m garden = 21 m², minus a 1 × 3 m path = 18 m². With an extra 10%, you get about 20 m²: choose 24 m² or combine 12 + 6 + 3 m².
Still have questions?
Send us the measurements or a photo of the garden from the Contact page, or message us on WhatsApp: we’ll help you choose the right quantity.
Quick attachment
In bloom from April to October
Does not attract bees
Walkable and moderately drivable
Are you a fan of English lawns but don't want to be a slave to constant watering and maintenance? Zoysia tenuifolia is the groundcover for you! You will be able to create a real living carpet in your garden: a compact and extremely soft carpet, ideal for walking on barefoot.
Our lawns allow you to save over 80% of the watering and maintenance required for a traditional lawn. Try it to believe it!
Zoysia tenuifolia is the grass for foot massages: its softness makes it exceptional for all areas of the garden that are often walked on barefoot. Zoysia is highly sought after for pool areas, children's play areas, and areas where yoga or tai chi is practiced.
Despite its soft and delicate appearance, Zoysia is a very hardy grass: it loves full sun and is drought-tolerant, easily withstands salt spray and chlorine, and is not damaged by heavy foot traffic.
The only thing to keep in mind is that Zoysia does not like the cold: although it can withstand low temperatures down to -5/-10°C, as a warm-season grass, it will tend to lose its bright green color when the cold weather arrives. In any case, do not worry, with the arrival of spring your green carpet will shine with an intense green again.
Zoysia tenuifolia is the only alternative lawn for which we recommend planting in spring. This is due to the plant's characteristics: as a warm-season grass, Zoysia tends to grow more and more slowly as temperatures drop. The ideal planting window can therefore only be in spring, when the lawn will enter the warm months that will allow it to grow and root properly.
By respecting the planting density we recommend (20 seedlings per square meter), the Zoysia lawn will close evenly within 8/15 months.
During the establishment phase, the lawn will need to be watered infrequently but with abundant amounts of water. The irrigation frequency of Zoysia tenuifolia during this initial phase should be assessed independently, ensuring that the soil is completely dry at a depth of 8/10 cm.
Once the lawn's first year has passed, watering can be limited to once or twice a year. As for the maintenance of Zoysia tenuifolia, our advice is instead to perform from 2 to 6 mowings throughout the year.
Zoysia tenuifolia is sold in 84-cell trays. For optimal coverage, we recommend a density of 20 seedlings per square meter, so each tray is designed to cover approximately 4.5 m².
You can achieve the area you need by combining 4.5 m² trays and half trays of 2.5 m² (48 seedlings). Remember that for areas over 100 m², we provide custom quotes tailored to your needs!
Shipping
Italy: delivery within 48/72 hours of shipping.
International: delivery within a maximum of 5 days.
We ship from Monday to Wednesday: so that the plants only travel on weekdays and do not sit in the courier's warehouses over the weekend. Orders received from Thursday to Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Packaging designed for live plants, to ensure they arrive in good condition.
When you receive the delivery or hold-for-collection notice, please collect the package as soon as possible: plants suffer if they remain closed in the box for too long.
Returns and damaged plants
Right of withdrawal within 14 days of receipt, as provided for by the Consumer Code. The product must be returned intact and in its original packaging; return shipping costs are borne by the customer.
Plant arrived damaged? Please let us know within 7 days of receipt, with a few photos of the plant and the packaging: we will assess a replacement or refund together.
Treat yourself to a wildflower lawn that requires very little water and maintenance!
A traditional lawn is a fragile monoculture: it drinks thousands of liters of water every summer, needs mowing every week, and turns yellow as soon as you neglect it. An alternative lawn turns this logic on its head: instead of grasses, we use Mediterranean groundcovers selected in our nursery—low-growing, dense, and hardy plants born for hot, dry climates.
The result is a green, walkable carpet that blooms for months, withstands drought, salt spray, and frost, and reduces watering and maintenance by 80%. It is not an aesthetic compromise: it is a more beautiful, more vibrant lawn that is kinder to the environment.
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Before and after with the Zoysia tenuifolia lawn
The 4 steps for placing the implant
FIRST STEP
Prepare the soil
Prepare the soil by removing weeds and loosening the top 25–30 cm
STEP 2
Divide the seedlings
Remove the tray and separate the seedlings with a knife or scissors
STEP 3
Make them your own
Space at least 20 seedlings per m². Plant them well, making sure to cover the entire growing medium.
STEP 4
Irrigation
Water thoroughly until the soil is saturated.
The land
Divide the seedlings
Settle them in
Irrigation
Alternative Lawn vs. Traditional Lawn
Why our alternative lawns are so special
Alternative Lawns
Traditional lawn
Irrigation
1-2 times a year
3-5 times a week
Haircuts
2-6 times a year
About 1 every two weeks.
Walkability
High
High
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Technical Data Sheet
Everything you need to know about the Zoysia tenuifolia lawn
Format
Half tray of 48 plugs (2.5 sqm)
Tray of 84 plugs (4.5 sqm)
Cell diameter: 3.5 cm
Store owner replied:
Grazie per la recensione Flavio! Siamo felici di sapere che è soddisfatto. Ci tenga aggiornati sui risultati se le va e per qualsiasi dubbio o domanda non esiti a contattarci, saremo felici di poterla aiutare!
Store owner replied:
Grazie per la recensione Linda! Siamo felici di sapere che è soddisfatta. Ci tenga aggiornati sui risultati se le va e per qualsiasi dubbio o domanda non esiti a contattarci, saremo felici di poterla aiutare!
Piantine arrivate in ottimo stato e tutte attecchite
buongiorno ,le piantine che ho ricevuto erano di alta qualità , e la vostra assistenza e professionalità nel seguirmi passo dopo passo nella realizzazione del mio impianto è stata davvero ineguagliabile, sono davvero molto soddisfatta di come sta venendo il mio giardino, nonostante questa estate davvero molto calda, a soli 3 mesi dal impianto le piantine hanno sviluppato molti stoloni e si stanno chiudendo,grazie mille di tutto, siete davvero una ditta professionale ,la prossima primavera farò un altro acquisto per coprire un altra parte del mio giardino,grazie di tutto
Gentili e disponibili. In accordo con l'azienda ho potuto decidere la settima di arrivo della merce. L'invio è stato veloce e le piantine erano ben imballate. Le ho piantate subito seguendo le istruzioni disponibili sul sito, ora spero solo che atteschiscano.
Tutto bene. Ho comprato la zoysia tenuifolia, si è “persa” durante il trasporto. Me l’hanno rimandato e le piantine sono perfette e molto ben sviluppate!
Piante come in descrizione. Puntuali e precisi. Appena messe a dimora ma già si può intravvedere la bellezza finale ,del giardino. Piante come in descrizione
Ottimo prodotto, ideale per un prato stile all’inglese davanti a casa ma senza la necessita’ di irrigare sempre. Le piantine stanno crescendo e non vedo l’ora che il prato sia interamente coperto
Il prodotto è arrivato integro, in buono stato e considerato che non l'ho nemmeno trapiantato subito ha fatto il suo dovere ed ha attecchito. Mi sembra che stia superando bene l'estate... Vedremo a settembre.
Servizio ineccepibile, la qualità del prodotto è alta
Dopo circa 3 mesi dalla messa a dimora alcune piantine non hanno attecchito ma la maggiorparte si sta già sviluppando in modo uniforme
professionalità trasparenza. Ho fatto un ordine di zoysia tenuifolia. il pacco è arrivato in perfette condizioni sia come imballo che come contenuto. Purtroppo per questioni indipendenti dalla mia volontà ho dovuto restituire la zoysia. Botanica Dry Garden mi ha supportato in acquisto come in restituzione. Professionalità rara. Lo consiglio vivamente!
Ottimo fornitore, ottimi prodotti. E' la seconda volta che acquisto da Botanical Garden e sono assolutamente soddisfatta. Sono puntuali, cortesi e affidabili e i prodotti rispecchiano quanto descritto nel sito
Ottima assistenza. Ho chiesto dei consigli via mail e la risposta è stata tempestiva è molto dettagliata. Poi una volta eseguito l’ordine mi hanno chiamato per dettagli sulla spedizione. I prati sono molto belli : ci vorrà un po’ di tempo per valutare il risultato.
Ottimo servizio clienti. Buono il servizio clienti che contattato telefonicamente mi ha fornito i chiarimenti richiesti,sono stati rispettati i tempi di consegna, anche se le piantine sono arrivate non al meglio della condizione, molte si presentavano con poco verde, probabilmente hanno sofferto il caldo dei giorni di spedizione. Messe a dimora con semplicità mi auguro che attecchiscano e si possano riprendere presto.
Gardening 4. 0. Negozio con fornitura eccellente e reparto esotico. Ordinati 100m2 di Zoysia (Unici con prodotto reale è tenuto in un certo modo),arrivata in tempo e in buone condizioni. Sono stato assistito per ogni mio dubbio e perplessità in modo professionale e cortese. Sicuramente riacquisterò.
