Clumps of a dark green, wide-bladed grass in lawns is likely a forage-type tall fescue called Kentucky 31 or KY31. As I mentioned in a previous article, the only control of forage tall fescue in a ...

Growing a mixture of varieties is the key to having a green lawn all year. Early this spring, Denny, a friend of mine, wanted me to help him keep his lawn looking beautiful all year long. The ...

Dear Dr. Dirt: We have an ocean of lawn with little islands of what we are told is tall fescue. How do we eliminate the islands? — Matt, Indianapolis Dear Reader: Tall fescue is a dark green, wide ...

Every summer some of my fescue dies and I have to reseed. Any way to prevent this? How do I reseed and what seed is the best? G.H., Tulsa Each year at this time issues with repairing the summer’s heat ...

Thinking of spring seeding your lawn for fescue this year? Just be prepared to have your work cut out for you, because spring seeding in North Carolina's climate carries additional difficulties beyond ...

Orchardgrass is a common weed, especially in tall fescue lawns. Unfortunately, orchardgrass is lighter green and faster growing than tall fescue, so it is very visible. Homeowners often complain of ...

This is the perfect example of a lawn in desperate need of aerating or vericutting and overseeding. Early September is the ideal time to overseed bluegrass and tall fescue lawns. Johnson County ...

Livestock producers who graze fescue pastures should always have fescue toxicosis in mind. Tall fescue is a cool-season, high-quality perennial grass that thrives in moderate temperatures with ...

MOUNT VERNON, Mo. — There's little doubt that the hardy grass cattlemen began planting throughout the area 65 years ago has been kind to Southwest Missouri. Besides being insect-resistant and tolerant ...