Fescues range from small grasses only 10 cm tall or less with very fine thread-like leaves less than 1 mm wide, to tall grasses up to 2 m tall with large leaves up to 60 cm (2 ft) long and 2 cm (3/4 in.) broad.
You can often find Kentucky bluegrass, which is common in lawns and sports fields due to its lush appearance. Perennial ryegrass is another grass type frequently used for quick patches and overseeding, known for its rapid germination. Additionally, fescue grass, particularly tall fescue, is popular in school yards for its drought resistance and adaptability to various climates.
Tall Fescue, Red Fescue, Ryegrass/Annual/Perennial, KY Bluegrass, KY-31, and Bentgrass are a few good choices. Late summer/early fall planting of grass is considered better than spring planting. Fall planting gives new grass two complete growing seasons before it goes through the hot, dry summer of the following year.
Yellow indian grass is a tall, bunching sod-former, 3-8 ft. in height.
North and you would see grass that is very tall!
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The only thing I have found that will kill tall fescue or creeping fescue is "Roundup."tm
tall fescue
The scientific name for fescue grass is Festuca.
Grass species suitable for lawns eg poa not things like cocksfoot or tall fescue
Yes but make sure the fescue has been close first before you apply the rye grass, otherwise the fescue, which is a very competitive grass, will take over the ryegrass.
In most areas the best time to plant tall fescue grass seed would be in early autumn--usually between August 20-September 20. The second best opportunity would be in the Spring around Mothers Day
Tall fescue is actually a really good grass type for densely shaded areas.
Thomas G. Chastain has written: 'Spring establishment of orchardgrass and tall fescue seed crops with cereal companion crops' -- subject(s): Planting, Tall fescue, Companion crops, Orchard grass
In the spring, the recommended mowing height for Tall fescue grass would be 2 inches. In the summer raise your mower blade so that the height of the grass is 3 inches. You last mowing of the season before the lawn goes dormant should be low (2 inches).
Tall fescue, Bermuda grass and buffalo grass all does well in clay soils. Bermuda grass is the kind of grass you seem on golf courses and public parks.
Use a product called Certented by Monsanto. You can by it off e-bay. It is very powerful and caution is advised.
fescue- type of grass