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Tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass mixtures are often planted in home lawns to combine the heat/drought tolerance of tall fescue with the recuperative potential of Kentucky bluegrass. TF/KBG mixtures are typically planted at ratios of 90%TF:10%KBG by weight. This is due to the fact that KBG seeds are much smaller than TF seeds, thus giving a higher number of seeds per lb. In fact, A 90%TF and 10%KBG mixture by weight actually results in a plant population ratio of 1:1. This results in a lawn that is more likely to recover from stresses like disease, heat, and drought. tall fescue / Kentucky bluegrass
Tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass mixtures are often planted in home lawns to combine the heat/drought tolerance of tall fescue with the recuperative potential of Kentucky bluegrass. TF/KBG mixtures are typically planted at ratios of 90%TF:10%KBG by weight. This is due to the fact that KBG seeds are much smaller than TF seeds, thus giving a higher number of seeds per lb. In fact, A 90%TF and 10%KBG mixture by weight actually results in a plant population ratio of 1:1. This results in a lawn that is more likely to recover from stresses like disease, heat, and drought.


Tall fescue is often blended with Kentucky bluegrass and fine fescue to combine the heat and drought tolerance of tall fescue with the rhizomatous growth habit of Kentucky bluegrass and the shade tolerance of fine fescue. This mixture typically consists of at least 90%TF by weight with the remaining 10% being comprised of KBG and FF. This is because KBG and FF seed are much smaller than TF seed resulting in more actual seeds per lb. This means you need a higher percentage of TF by weight to achieve the proper plant poplulations in the mixture. Mixtures such as this result in a diverse turfgrass stand that may be more tolerant to summer stresses than any of the grasses planted alone. tall fescue / fine fescue / Kentucky bluegrass
Tall fescue is often blended with Kentucky bluegrass and fine fescue to combine the heat and drought tolerance of tall fescue with the rhizomatous growth habit of Kentucky bluegrass and the shade tolerance of fine fescue. This mixture typically consists of at least 90%TF by weight with the remaining 10% being comprised of KBG and FF. This is because KBG and FF seed are much smaller than TF seed resulting in more actual seeds per lb. This means you need a higher percentage of TF by weight to achieve the proper plant poplulations in the mixture. Mixtures such as this result in a diverse turfgrass stand that may be more tolerant to summer stresses than any of the grasses planted alone.


Zoysiagrass, like bermudagrass, is a warm-season species that spreads by rhizomes and stolons. It exhibits high quality when properly maintained and is primarily used on home lawns. Due to its good shade tolerance, it can also be used in areas where excessive shade limits bermudagrass growth. zoysiagrass
Zoysiagrass, like bermudagrass, is a warm-season species that spreads by rhizomes and stolons. It exhibits high quality when properly maintained and is primarily used on home lawns. Due to its good shade tolerance, it can also be used in areas where excessive shade limits bermudagrass growth.



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