I would try it. That advice for seeding in the fall is for people in the north who have to deal with snow. You don't. If you are further inland than Grossmont Center, I would reconsider the fescue, though. Back in there it's getting warmer, especially in the summer. For back there I would want to have St Augustine or a Tiff type bermuda (if you have full sun all the time). One drawback to seeding now is your new grass plants will only have a few months before it starts getting hot. If you were out by Old Town or further west or even south in National City, then fescue would be excellent (it's cooler in the summer and more moderate year round). But when you get inland as the altitude goes up it warms up and dries out fast. You might get some crabgrass by seeding now, but again, being inland San Diego is your free ride. Crabgrass needs warmer temps. Go for it but hurry. Scatter the seed, roll the seed down if you can or at least walk on all of it, then water lightly 3x per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner time). Water it like that for 3 weeks until you have 80% germination of the new seed. Then start to back off on the watering frequency. Ideally this time of year you should be watering once per month and providing a full inch when you water. Then as it warms up, continue to water a full inch but increase the frequency to once every 3 weeks, 2 weeks, and finally once per week in the hottest heat of summer (above 90 degrees F).

I'm new so I guess I'm a bit confused at this point. What does the average home owner do that knows about as much as me but didn't read these forums. I would never think to go buy three different brands and start blending them before I planted the seed. I want a TTTF lawn. You mean to tell me in order to do this right I really should go out and order TTTF from a couple of different places and mix it. I don't think my buddy did this and his TTTF lawn looks great. I'm almost sure he got his seed at Lesco. I guess I'll just give them a call today and ask what to do.

Hi, peaches. I'd recommend you investigate buffalo grass, especially one of the improved varieties like 'Legacy'. I suggest this because you mentioned you don't want to have to frequently fertilize or mow your grass. Buffalo grass fits both these requirements. However, since buffalo grass is a warm season grass, I believe it's too late in the season to attempt planting buffalo grass in your climate. But if budget is no problem, check with sod suppliers for buffalo grass sod. The most economical way to establish a lawn of 'Legacy' buffalo grass is by plugs (little plants planted a foot apart which eventually spread and fill in.) This variety can't be seeded because it's a clone. I've grown Legacy and it can stand 110+ temps and below zero weather. I hope this helps. Let us know what you decide.

I went with The Hogan Co. tall fescue blend in the fall of 2013 for a full reno here in central NC. The blend was equal amounts of Bullseye, Turbo, and Hemi. So far I have been extremely happy with it. I have areas of full sun and mild shade and it's held up well there. My back lawn is somewhat shady and it's fenced in with 3 small dogs. Not sure anything outside of artificial turf is going to stand up to heavy dog traffic. It has worked ok so far but will need overseeding every fall to repair the "doggy damage". Pee spots haven't really been an issue but the traffic has. Around here there are no local suppliers that sell good quality seed which is mainly why I ordered from Hogan. Their customer service is excellent and they are just plain good folks to deal with.