[Gardening] Zoysia grass?

Hey folks, This may be a little off topic, but with the heat wave we're having I've been watching my lawn and those of my neighbors withering in the heat. A neighbor down the street just had zoysia put in and it's looking great (albeit they've been watering it...). Does anyone here have experience with zoysia? If so, how do you like it and where'd you get it? Did you go with plugs or sod? Thanks! Mark 1108 Tonsler