# Do You Need to Water Zoysia?
Zoysia is a warm-season turf grass frequently grown in the southern United States. It gets dense, staying green during the hottest summer months while providing excellent drought and traffic tolerance. Even zoysia needs a certain amount of moisture, though.
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Moisture Needs
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Zoysia needs 1/2 to 1 inch of water per week in the form of rain or irrigation, depending on location and weather. Look for withering, drying leaves and poor recovery from foot traffic to know when zoysia needs more water.
Time Frame
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Watering in the morning reduces moisture lost to evaporation. Deep, infrequent watering works better than light, daily watering, as it encourages deep root growth which results in stronger, healthier turf.
Considerations
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Watering frequency varies by soil type. For example, zoysia planted in sandy soil needs 1/2 inch of water every two to three days. Water to a depth of 4 to 6 inches each time. It takes about three to five hours to apply the recommended 1 inch of water every week, according to North Carolina Cooperative Extension.
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