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Winter Fescue

Many seed mixes include fescue, which helps keep lawns looking green during the winter months when other grasses are dormant. Fescue is a perennial grass with characteristically deep roots and dense sod. It grows primarily between September and June. Although the grass tolerates wet soils, it is also fairly drought tolerant.

  1. Requirements

    • Fescue needs adequate nitrogen levels to grow its best. Fescue treated with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer also tends to withstand freezing better than non-fertilized areas.

    Instructions

    • Conduct a soil test to determine how much fertilizer your soil needs, and fertilize the grass in the fall, winter and again in the early spring. Don't fertilize in the summer, since this robs food from the roots and may make the grass susceptible to disease or drought.

    Other Uses

    • Winter fescue grows up to about 48 inches tall during the winter months, making it the ideal grass choice for livestock. It reduces your winter feed costs since the livestock can eat the grass. According to the West Virginia University Extension Service, cattle can feed on fescue covered in up to 8 inches of snow.

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