Getting the Most from Hose-End Fertilizer on Zoysia

Using a hose-end sprayer with water-soluble fertilizer (like Miracle-Gro 24-8-16) is convenient, but it may not deliver enough nutrients for peak zoysia performance. Granular 24-8-12 labels typically recommend 4 pounds per 1,000 sq ft every six weeks. Since each soluble packet contains only 1.25 pounds, you'd need three applications in that period to match the nitrogen rate. If you're not bagging clippings, they return some nutrients, but for a truly lush lawn, supplement with granular fertilizer or increase soluble feeding frequency.