Confusion about tall fescue - Ask Extension
I have been reading the lawn care newsletters from U of M Extension. It’s recommended to use tall fescue grass in the lawn, for drought conditions. ...
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Confusion about tall fescue #875153
Asked June 28, 2024, 5:03 PM EDT
I have been reading the lawn care newsletters from U of M Extension. It’s recommended to use tall fescue grass in the lawn, for drought conditions. I then read in another newsletter from U of M about grass like weeds in the lawn, and tall fescue is mentioned. I’m confused now about sowing tall fescue in my lawn. One other question I have is can I apply a post emergent weed killer at this time of year?
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
The following publication explains the growing popularity of turf-type tall fescue.
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/all-about-tall-fescue-low-maintenance-alternative-kentucky-bluegrass
However, tall fescue varieties with different characteristics grown for forage and erosion control sometimes find their way into bluegrass and fine fescue lawns. When they do, most people consider their tall, coarse, clump-like appearance unsightly.
Go here to learn when and how to use post emergent herbicides:
https://extension.umn.edu/lawn-care/lawn-weeds.
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/all-about-tall-fescue-low-maintenance-alternative-kentucky-bluegrass
However, tall fescue varieties with different characteristics grown for forage and erosion control sometimes find their way into bluegrass and fine fescue lawns. When they do, most people consider their tall, coarse, clump-like appearance unsightly.
Go here to learn when and how to use post emergent herbicides:
https://extension.umn.edu/lawn-care/lawn-weeds.
Thank you for your answer to my question. I’m wondering if the U of M has plots of the different varieties of grass where the public could see what these grasses look like growing. Thumbnail images really don’t give a very good idea of what the grasses would look like growing in our yard. Thanks
Rick
Rick
On Jun 28, 2024, at 6:01 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Experimental/demonstration plots exist, and these are sometimes open to the public. Contact Turf Specialist John Trappe for current information:
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Learn more here:
https://turf.umn.edu/
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Learn more here:
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