bluegrass vs. fescue
jay412
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bpgreen
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Tall Fescue in Bluegrass lawn
Comments (6)Tall fescue shouldn't spread, it should clump or bunch. By Kentucky Bluegrass mixture do you mean several different cultivars of Kentucky Bluegrass, or Kentucky Bluegrass mixed with other desireable (thin-bladed) lawngrasses? Assuming you've got KY31 and not some broadleaf weed that can't be eliminated with a selective herbicide, I'd hit all the KY31 with Roundup and reseed (or sod) the areas killed by the Roundup in about three weeks with a blend of quality KBG cultivars or a mixture that approximates the thin-bladed grasses you have now. We're approaching the best time of year for seeding. You *could* dig the KY31 out, but that sounds like more work than killing it with Roundup. So yes, dig up (or Roundup) *and* overseed a new mixture (or blend). I'm assuming the affected areas are large enough the existing KBG won't have time to spread and fill in the bare soil in one season. If you leave the soil bare you'll have weed problems next spring. I know what you mean about the unkempt look of KY31 growing in the midst of bluegrass. The blades are lighter green than bluegrass, much wider, and grow twice as fast so you have these unsightly things sticking up out of your uniform stand of lawngrass about two days after mowing and it just gets worse the longer you wait to mow again....See MoreTall Fescue & Kentucky Bluegrass Mix??
Comments (1)TTTF/KBG is a very popular mix for lawns in Central and Western NC, is what most lawns are around. That's what Sod Farmers sell around here to Lowe's, Home Depot, etc... If you have a decent stand of TTTF, then you can overseed with Bluegrass at 2 rate per 1,000 sf. Do not buy Kenblue Bluegrass, always Elite if budget allows it. Where are you located? I'm in Raleigh, maybe I can help you......See MoreKentucky Bluegrass will overtake Tall Fescue eventually??
Comments (4)Are you sure it's the fescue you like and not the KBG? Also, I noticed that there's some Chewings fescue in there. That's a fine fescue and there's more difference in looks between fine fescue and either tall fescue or KBG than there is between KBG and tall fescue. KBG spreads via rhizomes. There are some varieties of tall fescue that spread via rhizomes, but both of the varieties in htat mix are bunch grasses that only spread slowly through tillers. Chewings fescue also spread very slowly through tillers. The only fine fescue that spreads via rhizomes is creeping red fescue. These three grasses all have different traits and are suited for different types of conditions. Where in WA are you? You'll want to do things differently if you live in Seattle than if you live someplace like Pasco. How much sun does your lawn get per day?...See MoreCan I overseed with kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue?
Comments (2)It won't cause any issues but the chances of establishing KBG via overseeding into a mature stand of TTTF are slim. KBG takes a long time to germinate (up to 3 weeks) and it will have a hard time competing for sunlight and resources against the mature fescue. You will also trample all over it when you have to mow by week 2 - the fescue will greatly enjoy all the water and starter fertilizer too. Personally I think it can only be done in one way: apply a double dose of Primo Maxx to the turf one week before seeding, then at seeding time scalp it - cut it as low as your mower will go. Between the PGR and the shock of the low cut that may stunt its growth long enough to establish the KBG....See Morebpgreen
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