Description
- Weight: 25 lb
Grow a tougher, greener lawn with tall fescue grass seed in a convenient 25 lb bag. Build dense turf that stands up to play, summer heat, and light shade while holding its deep green color. Start fresh or thicken tired spots and enjoy a yard that stays resilient once established.
Key Benefits
- Durable turf: Handle foot traffic, kids, and pets with confidence.
- Heat and drought savvy: Develop deep roots that ride out dry spells once established.
- Shade tolerant: Fill in areas with sun to partial shade for fewer thin patches.
- Versatile use: Overseed existing lawns or seed new areas with ease.
- Low-fuss care: Mow higher to crowd weeds and reduce stress.
- 25 lb value: Tackle front and back yards without constant rebuys.
Applications
Seed home lawns, play zones, dog paths, and sloped areas that need stronger roots. Aim for early fall for best results, or seed in spring when soil warms. Count on steady growth in cool-season regions and many transition zones.
How to Seed
- Prep: Loosen top 2–3 inches and remove debris.
- Seed: Broadcast evenly, then lightly rake to cover.
- Water: Keep the top inch moist until sprouting.
- Establish: Water less often but deeper after germination.
- Mow: First cut at 3.5–4 inches when blades are tall.
- Typical rates: 6–8 lb/1,000 sq ft new; 3–5 lb/1,000 sq ft overseed.
- Approx. coverage (25 lb): About 3,000–8,000 sq ft, depending on rate and conditions.
Specifications
- Grass type: Tall fescue
- Bag weight: 25 lb
- Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Season: Cool-season
- Best timing: Early fall or spring
Boost early growth with a soil test and starter fertilizer, and water deeply to encourage lasting roots.