Overseeding tall fescue is best done in early fall. This seeding time affords the tender young grass the longest time to become established before the brutal summer heat sets in.

ABOUT TALL FESCUE Tall fescue is a coarse-textured grass, often used as a primary turf species. Tall fescue infestations often result from contamination in a lower quality seed source.

Most tall fescue lawns can benefit from a few early fall practices including topdressing with ¼ to ½ inch of compost, overseeding, and if you haven’t applied any fertilizer at all or since the ...

Keep your grass tall enough to shade the soil, and never mow more than a third of the grass blade at a time, as this can shock the grass. For tall fescue lawns, the ideal mowing height is 3.5–4 ...

Though a grass seed, Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Tall Fescue Mix also contains fertilizer and soil conditioner for a healthier lawn. It’s compatible with full sun and partial shade and is ...

This year, many parts of the state have received enough rain to make an overlap with other lawn diseases a distinct ...

Lawns are at their best health when mowed to a height of 2.5 to 3 inches. Avoid sweeping or letting grass and leaves blow out into the street, where they can end up in wastewater runoff leading to ...

After a summer of growing, it is now feeding time for hungry bluegrass and tall fescue lawns. Growing grass is all about developing strong roots, which results in the lush green carpet look.

No other grass species will tolerate our local conditions. Kansas State University Research and Extension Early September is the perfect time to overseed a bluegrass and tall fescue lawn.