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EMPIREturf. One Lawn. Many Benefits. |
EMPIREturf elevates the standards and expectations of homeowners for their lawns. EMPIREturf combines soft-to-the-touch feel with lush green color and fine, tight blade growth. Visually, EMPIRE is a very attractive turfgrass for residential landscapes. Homeowners also appreciate its maintenance advantages. This turfgrass accommodates a variety of activities without suffering extensive wear and tear.
You might not expect turfgrass this soft to be this strong. EMPIRE is as hardy as it is attractive, and has a deep, thick root structure. It is more drought tolerant than most varieties of zoysiagrass, once established. In addition, slower vertical growth, plus natural chinch bug and chemical resistances, mean your lawn will require less maintenance, mowing and water than with other types of warm season grass. In some instances, once naturalized to the local climate, EMPIRE requires minimal irrigation.
These reduced maintenance needs and durability are EMPIRE’s hallmarks. EMPIRE was originally developed in Brazil, and thrives in harsh tropical climates, yet also exhibits excellent cold hardiness. EMPIRE is one of the few grasses rated to perform well in all zones; and it can thrive in varying soils and climatic conditions.
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EMPIRE Turf is a drought tolerant zoysia grass cultivar that particularly thrives in the southeastern part of the United States. EMPIRE has a built in defense mechanism that allows it to survive for long periods when drought and water restrictions keep it from receiving water. Because of this, EMPIRE has been used exclusively in many massive commuminities throughout the state of Florida. When not receiving water, EMPIRE will go off color but continue to grow thanks to underground rhizomes. When the water returns, EMPIRE quickly greens back up.
Developed specifically for the unique southeastern environment, EMPIRE Turf meets the Florida Green Building Coalition's "Green Building" standards. This allows Florida builders seeking "Green Home Certification" to specify EMPIRE and receive certifying points. EMPIRE is the only zoysiagrass approved by the FGBC with a proven track record in the state. There are over 20,000 Florida homes already using EMPIRE with thousands more expected while water conservation remains a top priority in the Sunshine State. That's why the Green Builder Vision House Orlando 2008, a model of natural resource preservation, specified EMPIRE Turf for its lawn.
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EMPIRE Turf Seasonal Maintenance - Fall 2011 Sep. 15, 2011  It's time to "Winterize" your EMPIRE Turf. Grass Compliments a South Florida Winery Aug. 18, 2011  Grass Compliments a South Florida Winery Fall Armyworm and Insect Alert Aug. 10, 2011  LTA Turfgrass Insider - Summer 2011
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