Overtime Tall Fescue is a great new variety of turf. I like it for several reasons. First, it grows slowly, yet aggressively and puts off tillers that easily create new shoots. Second, it is an economical type of turf from a watering standpoint. It requires fewer weekly watering than some similar tall fescues. It is also a deep rooting plant, which is beneficial during summer drought conditions. Lastly it looks great, leaving a happy owner with a beautiful dark green stand of turf.
Archive for October, 2009
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Friday, October 16th, 2009Fall Landscape Renovations
Monday, October 5th, 2009The weather is about to change and now is the time to take certain steps to protect and enhance your landscaping. Below are a few tips that you can do, which are sure to have lasting results.
This fall, as you get rid of dry leaves and winterize your buildings, you should also consider renovating your lawn. Overseeding in the fall has two advantages over seeding in the spring. In the fall there are fewer major rainstorms that threaten to wash away the new seedbed, furthermore there is not the threat of invasive crabgrass overtaking the new seed.
Fall fertilizing also provides tremendous benefit to all your landscape plants, from shrubs to grass. Now is the time plants are beginning to store nutrients for next year’s growing season. Thinking earlier about spring green up will combat the likelihood of summer stress damage.
Now is also the perfect time to aerate your lawn. Aerating loosens compaction and stimulates microbial activity. A fertilizer application immediately after aeration will get nutrients directly to the root zone.