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Grass seed #868339

Asked May 14, 2024, 9:27 AM EDT

Need best seed for full shade lawn..thinking creeping red fescue and chewings fine fescue mix..any other suggestions? Thank u

Fillmore County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.
Take a look here. https://extension.umn.edu/lawn-care/buying-turfgrass-seed-minnesota-lawns
Remember that grass mixes will sort themselves out for the best microbiome.  Set your mower to 4 inches--the taller the grass the deeper the roots.  Do not water more than twice a week. 
Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County, (I am a volunteer human being: not a bot, not AI). I'm an avid gardener but not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I will do much better if you also send a photograph. I like follow-up questions.  The University' garden soil tests are excellent.  https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is how to find a tree expert.  https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional  A Directory of ISA certified arborists is at https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/  The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum  Ask a Master Gardener is a public service of the University of MInnesota's Extension Division.  Please donate if we make you happy.  https://give.umn.edu/gardener Replied May 14, 2024, 11:24 AM EDT

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