How do I control creeping red fescue (Festuca rubra) in turfgrass in Suffock County Virginia?
Recommendation: Creeping red fescue is difficult to control in the home lawn. There aren’t any selective chemicals that will kill creeping red fescue without harming existing turfgrass. Unfortunately, creeping red fescue is even difficult to control with glyphosate (Roundup). Either treat the patches at least three times with glyphosate over a 2 month period (treat when fescue starts to recover) or dig the patches out and replace the soil and turfgrass. These patches will only continue to expand; especially if the lawn is in shade or semishade.
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