Lawn Maintenance

Fescue grasses come in a wide variety of species. The two main classifications of fescue grasses are tall fescue and fine fescue. Fescue grasses do well in a wide range of climates and areas....

Creeping Red Fescue is known as an economical grass which grows well in cool climates. With its fine texture Creeping Red Fescue grows well in shady areas and is appreciated as an eco-friendly...

The methods you use to mow your lawn depend upon the type of turf you are growing. Some grasses benefit from staying at a shorter height and other grasses need to be longer for best results....

Fescue lawns are popular in the southwest and southeastern part of the United States, especially since the development o water-conserving fescues that are currently on the market. Fescue is a...

Planning in advance is the key to get the most out of your turf grass. The selection of the type of turf you want depends on your location and your needs and the usage of the turf. There are...

By the end of summer, lawns consisting of tall fescue can look thin and patchy because of weeds, disease, lack of water or mowing too short. Reseeding tall fescue will restore its health and...

Fescue is a hardy, soil-dominating grass that does well in nearly all cool climates. This makes it particularly attractive for landscaping, but also makes it a hard-to-remove annoyance in an...

Fescue is a type of cool-season European grass commonly used in pastures as grazing material and as ornamental grass in lawns and golf courses. The clumping perennial can sometimes take over a...

Tall fescue is a very common grass found in lawns across the United States. The key to keeping tall fescue healthy and green is to water deeply and infrequently, according to Casey Reynolds, North...

Tall fescue can grow old and thin by the end of the summer. You should therefore overseed your tall fescue lawn each fall, followed by the application of a good winterizing fertilizer. The...

Fescue (festuca) is a type of perennial grass. Tall fescue reaches a greater height than some other species of fescue. It is popular for being drought-tolerant and capable of growing in shaded...

If you are overseeding a lawn in Tennessee, you are probably dealing with fescue grass. Top soil will work with any kind of fescue, and can be bought in a bag or by the truckload. The trick is to...

Fescue lawns can look attractive year round. If properly maintained, they present a uniform blade height and deep green color that looks just like an outdoor carpet. However, since the grass can...

Fescue lawns look great all year, even in winter. If properly maintained, they present a uniform blade height and deep green color that looks just like an outdoor carpet. However, in some areas...

Fescue (Festuca) is a type of perennial grass found growing throughout North America. Fescue plants can reach a height of up to six feet. Fescue not only grows flowers that can contribute to...

Everyone would like their lawn to be lush, thick and green. Many homeowners spend countless hours watering, fertilizing and treating their lawns for weeds, only to have brown spots appear. If this...

The temperatures are warming, the crocus and other late winter flowers are blooming and the grass is taking on a light green hue---spring is arriving. It will be a while yet before you have to...

Dark green, thick and cool--a lush lawn is the dream of many homeowners. The challenge to a beautiful lawn is knowing what to do and when to do it. Basic lawn care involves selecting the right...

Thatch is a layer of built up grass clippings and random twigs and leaves that normally fall into the lawn. Thatch is a good thing to have in your soil. As it decays, it gives nutrients to the...

Autumn is the right time to get your lawn ready for next Spring with a healthy 'overseeding'...putting new seed 'over' the existing grass. If your lawn is looking a little thin, overseeding is...

Ridding your beautiful bermuda grass lawn of fescue clumps is as easy as a summer watering. Follow these simple steps, and you will be a 'put' away from having the smooth fairway-like lawn you've...