Lawn Care Advice - A Guide to Cool Season Grass Types
Posted: Sunday, August 16, 2009
by Symeon Vlassis
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Cool season grasses have evolved to grown in cooler climates and are found in North America and Canada. Cool season grasses are extremely resilient and grow best through the spring and fall seasons. They tend to suffer during hot and dry summers and will become brown and enter a dormant state in very hot conditions. This can be remedied with a good watering schedule. In winter, cool season grass can be seeded over warm season grass when warm season grass will go brown and dormant. This technique ensures you have lawn cover all year round.
Fine Fescues is a cool season grass with a fine consistency. There are two kinds, chewings fescues and red fescues. It withstands shade and lack of water. It is offered in insect and disease resistant varieties. It should be planted at a density of 3-4 pounds of grass seed per 1000 square feet.
Perennial Ryegrass
Perennial Ryegrass is a cool season grass with medium to fine appearance. It grows swiftly and with vigour. It will thrive in both hot and cold conditions. It will also withstand heavy traffic and shady conditions. There are types available that are resistant to many insects and diseases. It should be planted at a rate of 4-6 pounds per 1000 square feet.
Tall Fescue
Tall Fescue is a cool season bunching grass with a coarse to medium consistency. It tolerates shade, heat, heavy use and many soil types. It is available in insect and disease resistant selections. It should be planted at a rate 5-8 pounds of seed per 1000 square feet.
Kentucky Bluegrass
Kentucky bluegrass is a cool season grass with fine to medium appearance. It spreads by rhizomes from sod. It growth is most prolific during spring. There are many enhanced disease resistant types available. There are also regional versions available that have been designed for specific climates. This grass does not like shade. It should be planted at a rate of 1-2 pounds of seed per 1000 square feet.
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