Fescuegrass is a popular choice for shade problems in your lawn.  Being a cool season grass, it has a completely different maintenance plan from Bermudagrass or Zoysiagrass. Fescue grass should be mowed to a height of about four inches. This particular grass will continue to grow throughout the fall and winter and should remain green.

Watering your fescue grass is very imperative to its longevity. As a general rule, fescue grass needs to be watered at least two times a week.  In the hotter months, you will need to water more frequently. Fescue grass can enter summer dormancy if no water is available. If you have recently seeded fescue grass, you will need to water it two times daily until the seeds germinate. 

Seeding or Sodding Fescue grass...
Fescue grass seedings are usually scheduled in September and October.  It is not advisable to seed fescue grass in the spring.  Being a cool season grass, the fescue would struggle to survive our hot summer.  You may overseed areas in early spring, but it would be more cost effective to seed in the fall. Fescue sod is also available for immediate results.  Herbi-Systems recommends reseeding thin or bare areas each year. Call our office for a free manager inspection and price quote for fescue seeding. Although fescue grass is shade tolerant, it still needs at least 4-6 hours of sunlight to survive. Fescue grass could possibly become heat stressed or drought stricken in full sun (7-12 hours). Also, fescue grass does not grow well under building shade.

Interesting Facts...
Fescue grass does not repair itself easily or spread on its own. Weeds will need to be controlled with completely different products from Bermudagrass or Zoysiagrass to protect it from damage. Also, fescue grass needs to be fertilized at different times of the year.  Herbi-Systems has developed an Exclusive Fescue Program to maintain the health and appearance of your fescue grass. Call or email us for more details.

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