Turf TYpe Tall Fescue

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• medium to dark green, moderate density turf with medium blade width
• cool season bunch-type grass with extensive root system
• prefers full sun but is moderately tolerant of  part-shade, but will thin out over time in shaded areas
• our turf type tall fescue is a blend of 90% fescue and 10% Kentucky bluegrass; un-netted fescue crops may be a 80%-20% blend of fescue to Kentucky bluegrass
• VA/MD Certified Seed used to produce maximum yield 

• weekly application of water varies with season, see  calendar for details
• two applications of fertilizer in the fall and one  application in mid-spring
• mowing height between 3 and 4 inches

• well suited for tough play lawns and for moderate        recreation and foot traffic in parks or commercial green space
• un-netted fescue can be used on athletic surfaces

HGT is a variety of Kentucky bluegrass that has been developed by Barenbrug USA to withstand the tough climatic conditions of the Mid-Atlantic region.  HGT was developed specifically to withstand diseases, pests, and traffic.  HGT Kentucky bluegrass is licensed by Turf Producers Association.

• deep green, dense turf with thin blade  width and excellent leaf uniformity
• forms dense sod via rhizomes (spreading stems that establish roots)
• cool season grass best suited to sunny locations and well-drained soils, with moderate shade tolerance

• somewhat higher maintenance turf than fescue
• can require more fertilizer and watering than fescue
• de-thatching (aerating) can become necessary over time
• mowing height between 3 and 4 inches
• bluegrass that is highly maintained can be mowed to lower heights, call us for more information on our specific bluegrass blend 

• athletic applications (sports fields, golf courses) or general lawns