Why is Emerald III so much better than Bluegrass?
A. Emerald III has a fine texture, rich dark green color and dense, uniform turf, with bluegrass like qualities. Emerald III is tough and durable. It s cold tolerant and can endure low mowing heights. Once established, it needs less fertilization and thrives in hot weather and drought with limited watering. It bounces back from traffic and heavy use. It will perform well in full shade and has a wide range of adaptability and pH tolerances. It is very drought and disease resistant and is the ideal grass type for Colorado. Also two fo teh three seed cultivars were rated #1 in their respected catagory in 2006. Q.