Growing Grass

Bermuda grass and fescue are common choices for lawns. Though they have some things in common--for instance, both are dark green and tolerate some drought and salt (especially Bermuda)--the two...

Fescue grass is best planted in the fall. However, circumstances sometimes don't allow you to wait. If you find yourself forced to seed fescue in late winter there are some basic steps you can...

Blue fescue is a tolerant ornamental grass that grows in mounds. It is valued for its unique, semi-evergreen blue color and radiating shape. When mature, it can reach 10' by 10', the perfect size...

Planting grass seed in Ohio is a little trickier than in climates that remain the same year around. In Ohio, the climate is cold in the winter, but very hot and dry in the summer. To best plant...

The type of grass you should plant depends a lot on the climate you live in. Ohio faces very cold winters and hot, dry summers. If you are not willing to water the grass in the summer, chances are...

Tall fescue is a drought-resistant, disease-resistant cool season grass that is used for lawns, sports fields and parks. Tall fescue thrives in partially shady or sunny climates; it tolerates...

Fescue grass usually is best suited to Northern temperate climates. Fescue is relatively easy to plant and grow, requiring a small amount of maintenance immediately following planting to ensure...

You are ready to plant turf grass. At the seed store, you notice there are many kinds of seeds to choose from. Is one kind of seed really better than another?

Fescue grass is shade-friendly, drought-tolerant and easy to grow. Comfortable in a cooler climate, it can be found on lawns throughout the Midwestern and Southeastern United States. It is also...

Tall fescue grass originated in Europe and today grows primarily there, in North Africa and in the United States. In the U.S., it is found everywhere except the Gulf states and is noted for its...

A beautifully maintained lawn, full of healthy fescue grass, is a desire of many home and land owners. Fescue grass is characterized by its ability to tolerate shade, stay green year round, and...

Many people take pride in their lawns and spend a great deal of time looking after and caring for them. So it is quite disheartening to go outside and find unsightly clumps of fescue cluttering up...

Fescue and Kentucky bluegrass are hardy, attractive and resilient grass species. They are easy to seed and make cost-effective lawns, so these turf grasses are often the choice of home developers...

All grasses require direct sunlight to grow well--usually five to seven hours of it. The most beautiful lawn occurs when there is only one type of grass. If sunlight is abundant in your yard, you...

Growing a beautiful lawn can be challenging. Many homeowners forgo the effort, water and time needed to sprout a grass lawn from seed. Instead, they purchase mature grass strips, known as sod,...

The challenge of deciding which grass seed is best for your lawn can be overwhelming when you see all the different brands available at the store and hear the grass seed advertisements on...

Fescue grass seed can be planted in late winter in a warmer climate, as grass will not generate sprouts during very cold winters below 50 degrees. Plant grass seed in the spring or fall with lawn...

Planting a lawn from seed takes knowledge, preparation and care. The most common questions are: How long does it take for grass seeds to germinate? How soon is it safe to begin walking on your new...

Turf Touch will attempt to teach you some of the very basics of lawn care.

If you want to have beautiful, green grass in your yard, you need to plant the right type. Different types of grass are suited for different areas. Look around and note how much sun, water and...

Growing grass in the shade is a challenge that many homeowners face. Grass needs sunlight to grow well, and if it doesn't get the light that it needs, it dies. If you have a shady yard, you don't...

Hundreds of different types of lawn grasses grow in the United States and not all of them are the same. Depending on the region people live, certain lawn grasses will thrive while others are only...

Winter grass is often planted alongside summer grasses to keep lawns looking greener year round. Different types of winter grass are best suited to different areas of the country and different uses.

Wild grasses have made their way into lawns and gardens as both components of a healthy lawn and as ornamental grasses. When grown in their native areas, these hardy grasses are very easy to maintain.

Most people take grass for granted. It is everywhere, and from a distance it all looks just about the same. But different grasses grow to a different height, which means some have to be mowed more...

Grass that grows only 4-inches high is also known as "no-mow grass." These low growing grasses are perfect for the gardener who wants a low maintenance yard. But they have other...

Both landscapers and homeowners agree that it takes planning and strategy to grow a healthy lawn. Neglect and lack of preparation will quickly show, and not only be an eyesore, but a negative...

Most people assume that the bare patch of earth under the tree will never grow grass.Trees suck up moisture, block out the sun, and compact the soil, all of which make it hard for grass to grow....

Choosing the ideal grass for your overall gardening plan starts with the look you desire to accomplish and what is best for your region of the country. The beauty of grass adds comfort and...

If your lawn receives less than four hours of sunlight a day, the grass there will have a lower tolerance to heat, cold, disease and drought. There are several things you can do to overcome the...