How Do You Improve Tall Fescue In The Fall?
Tall fescue can grow old and thin by the end of the summer. You should therefore overseed your tall fescue lawn each fall, followed by the application of a good winterizing fertilizer. The temperatures have cooled off enough that the water you apply won’t evaporate too quickly and cause the sprouted seed to die out before it’s well rooted. On the other hand, it’s still early enough so that the first frost is about six to eight weeks away, which gives the grass seedlings time to establish roots before winter comes. If you live far enough south that you seldom or never get killing frosts, you could wait until November, particularly if you prefer not to have to continually water your seed. Get a fescue seed that’s right for your location. Seed companies sell good contractor-grade seed by the 25 lb. bag that is tailored for your area and should grow well for you. Perform a soil test before overseeding, so that you know if you need to prepare the soil with the proper balance of nutrients. Y
