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Zoysia lawn care #926738
Asked March 25, 2026, 1:24 PM EDT
Prince George's County Maryland
Expert Response
Weed-and-feed products combine pre-emergent herbicide with fertilizer. We do not recommend their use on any lawn type, for several reasons. Instead, fertilize as the application chart notes for zoysia (it's much too early to apply fertilizer to zoysia now), and identify any weeds present to learn how best to control them, which may involve different tactics depending on which species they are. If you don't recognize the weeds, feel free to share photos of them here and we'll try to ID them. Many species of lawn weeds actively growing and flowering now will die on their own by the end of spring without needing treatment.
You can find dethatching information (plus aeration, irrigation, fertilization, etc.) in the Maintaining an Established Lawn page, and seasonal zoysia-specific care steps in the Lawn Maintenance Calendar page.
Miri