Bluegrass and Turf-type Tall Fescue
Bluegrass and Turf-type tall fescue grass seed blends are both cool season grasses that can thrive in our cool humid growing zone. One reason they are so popular in the green industry is because they produce rhizomes as part of their reproductive process. What does this mean? It means the plant sends out new shoots below ground to repair itself and reproduce across open areas in the lawn. The picture above is a patch of lawn that died in the early heat and drought this summer. As the cooler temperatures of August and September arrived, along with some much-needed rainfall, the surviving bluegrass plants began their process of reproducing. The result is a fuller appearance of turf that will eventually fill in completely without any over-seeding. This unique characteristic of these grass types is why experienced turfgrass professionals have preferred them for high-maintenance lawns.
Many lawn care companies in service today aren't even aware of the benefits of these grass types and why they can be so important in your lawn. They generally use a quick growing seed to eliminate the need for watering which consist mostly of ryegrasses or low-growing fescues. Ask Lawn*Doctor about what kind of grass is found in your lawn and make sure you request a premium seed blend containing bluegrass and Turf-type tall fescues for your next renovation or overseeding service.
1 comment:
These are excellent grass plants to be used in the lawn because they are easy to maintain and most likely that they will survive because these types of grass plant produce new shoots enabling them to reproduce. This is a good characteristic of grass plants that homeowners should look at when they are planning to build a lawn. Thanks for sharing this useful information to us.
Atlanta Lawn Service
Post a Comment