St. Augustine
Fusion St. Augustine
Bayside Sod’s patent-pending blend of four St. Augustine genotypes, for yards in full sun to moderate shade.
Zoysia Sod From Our Bradenton Farm
EMPIRE® Zoysia Turf Grass
EMPIRE Zoysia is a medium-bladed, dark green zoysia grass for southern home lawns, known for soft texture, excellent wear tolerance, and less mowing than most lawn grasses.
- Wear Tolerance
- Soft Texture
- Drought Tolerance
About EMPIRE Zoysia
What Makes EMPIRE Zoysia Different
EMPIRE Turf® Zoysia is a revolutionary medium-bladed, dark green zoysiagrass that is easy to maintain, soft, and beautiful. It features excellent wear tolerance, requires less mowing and chemical applications, and is chinch bug resistant.
EMPIRE Turf allows the water supply to be shut off in severe periods of drought without the danger of permanently harming the lawn. EMPIRE is the perfect choice for southern home lawns, a proven zoysia grass that thrives in areas where others are not well adapted.
At a Glance
How EMPIRE Zoysia Rates on Sun, Water, and Traffic
- Sun and shade
- Good for full sun, limited for shade
- Irrigation
- Permanent irrigation required
- Drought resistance
- Moderate
- Foot traffic
- Good wear, moderate foot traffic
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Establishment time
- Moderate to slow
- Blade
- Fine to medium texture, narrow leaf blade
How Much EMPIRE Zoysia Do You Need?
One pallet covers 400 sq ft. Divide your square footage by 400 and round up.
Enter your measurements to see how many pallets you need.
Bayside Sod’s Guarantee
Fresh on Arrival, or We Replace It
If you are not satisfied with the quality of your sod on arrival, we replace it or refund your money.
Installation
We’ll Install It for You
Our crew removes the old lawn and lays new EMPIRE Zoysia. Installation customers make the final payment only once they are satisfied with the install.
EMPIRE Zoysia Questions
Price, Coverage, Water, and Shade for EMPIRE Zoysia
How much does EMPIRE Zoysia sod cost?
Homeowners pay $3.75 a piece for EMPIRE Zoysia, the same as every variety. Pallet prices vary by variety, so call (941) 702-1746 for today’s EMPIRE Zoysia pallet price and any specials. Landscapers get trade pricing by phone.
How much EMPIRE Zoysia do I need?
One pallet covers 400 square feet and one piece covers 2.67. Divide your lawn’s square footage by 400 and round up: a 2,000 sq ft yard needs 5 pallets.
Does EMPIRE Zoysia need irrigation?
Permanent irrigation required. EMPIRE Zoysia rates moderate for drought resistance in our variety comparison.
Does EMPIRE Zoysia grow in shade?
EMPIRE Zoysia is good for full sun, limited for shade. Every variety we sell needs at least four hours of good sunlight a day. For shadier yards, look at Bitterblue or Fusion St. Augustine.
How well does EMPIRE Zoysia handle foot traffic?
In our variety comparison, EMPIRE Zoysia is rated “good wear, moderate foot traffic” for foot traffic. Its maintenance level is moderate, and establishment time is moderate to slow.
Can Bayside Sod install EMPIRE Zoysia?
Yes. Our crew removes the old lawn with a sod cutter and lays the new sod. Typical installs run $1.00 to $1.75 per square foot, and installation customers make the final payment only once they are satisfied. How installation works.
Other Varieties
Six More Grasses Grown on Our Farm
Bahia
Bahia
Drought and heat tolerant, low maintenance, and the only variety that does not need an irrigation system.
Bermuda
Bimini Bermuda
A fine-bladed Bermuda for full sun and heavy traffic, from backyards to sports turf.
Looking for Another Variety?
Let us know and we can source it from our partner farms.
Free Quotes
Order EMPIRE Zoysia From the Farm
Tell us the square footage and where it is going, and we will quote the sod and the delivery.