How Do You Improve Tall Fescue Lawns In The Fall?
After a summer of backyard fun, many fescue lawns look patchy, sparse, and are in need of improvement. An easy way to improve a fescue lawn is by overseeding the existing lawn in the fall to fill in the patches. Tall fescue lawns are a popular choice for lawns in the central U.S. because of their shade and cool-weather tolerance. Fescue lawns are one of the least-demanding types of lawn as they do not require a lot of fertilizer or water, and will even grow in soils that are acidic. Calculate lawn area: Measure each section of the lawn with a partner and plot on graph paper. Calculate the total square footage of the lawn. Purchase seed: Visit your local garden store and buy a fescue seed blend that is appropriate for your area. You will need one-third to one-half of the amount of seed that it would take to seed a new lawn. De-thatching the lawn: Thatch is a layer of dead cells and roots that builds up at the base of the lawn. This must be removed when overseeding so that the fescue see
