Hard fescue is a type of slow-growing grass that can be mowed as little as once or twice a year. It's slow to fill in, though, and looks similar to the rough area on a golf course.

Fine fescues include creeping red, hard fescue, Chewings fescue and sheep fescue. Fine fescue cultivars are drought tolerant, require less fertilizer, and develop a deep root system. The scientists ...

Fescue germination begins to slow down in late October and November, especially when hard frosts occur. Seeding within the next few weeks is essential for maximum turf growth.

Maintaining a healthy lawn can take a lot of work, and even more to do it so it doesn’t harm lakes and rivers. Traditional lawns often consist of Kentucky bluegrass, a hardy grass that can wi… ...

DIRT GARDENER: Give hard fescue a try. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 55°F. Sunday, March 16th 2025 Today's e-Edition. Home Page. Close Menu. News. News; Latest Headlines; ...

Residential lawns in Pennsylvania are typically perennial ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue or a mix of these, Landschoot says. To keep the grass cut to about 3 inches high, you need to ...

Prime earning years often coincide with caregiving needs. Here’s how to navigate ...

Dear Carol: Can you tell me about planting fine fescue grass and where to get it? -- R.S., Chittenango. Dear R.S.: Readers have been interested in the "no-mow" lawns that are being discussed in ...