How Do You Get Rid Of Tall Fescue?
Tall fescue is a non-native perennial grass. Historically, it has been used for pasture, erosion control, and as a turf grass. It is often planted in combination with other cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass. Some species of fescue are infected with a fungus that makes the grass allelopathic. Allelopathy is a form of competition whereby one plant can chemically suppress the growth of another, usually a competing species. Tall fescue often invades prairie ecosystems, out-competing native grasses, while providing little value for wildlife populations. Conduct a plant inventory within the control area. Identify any other species that may be impacted by control procedures, especially any rare and state or federally listed plants. Survey the landscape. Identify water sources and wetlands. If chemical control will be used, it is important that pesticides will not contaminate non-targeted areas. Identify the area of control. The concentration and extent of the tall fescue populati
