Which grass types are best for your Twin Cities lawn? We recommend these three:
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Here are a few reasons why these are the best grass types for your lawn:
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Now let’s take a closer look at the characteristics, maintenance needs, and recommended mowing height of fine fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and turf-type tall fescue.<\/p>
Fine fescue<\/a> is a group of several different species of grass: chewings fescue, hard fescue, sheep fescue, slender creeping red fescue, and strong creeping red fescue. Standout characteristics of fine fescues include moderate shade tolerance and<\/em> full sun tolerance. For this reason, fine fescue is often mixed with Kentucky bluegrass to increase the shade tolerance in partial shade lawns. Fine fescue produces an easy, low-maintenance lawn. Its slow growth rate means you\u2019ll mow less. Fine fescue also boasts a low watering requirement during the summer and stays green longer than a Kentucky bluegrass lawn. It is also very winter hardy and can tolerate a moderate amount of salinity.<\/p> Expect this turf to decline in quality once the temperatures reach the 90s and after excessive wear or foot traffic. On the other end of the seasonal spectrum, fine fescues don\u2019t recover well from snow mold, which means you may lose some of the grass if you have a severe outbreak of this disease.<\/p> Other Notes:<\/strong> Fine fescue is a great choice for a low-maintenance lawn. Choose endophyte-enhanced seed for increased insect and disease protection, including from dollar spot. Summer patch and red thread are also problems with this species.<\/p> Grass Seed Options: Kentucky bluegrass (KBG) is a very common grass in the Minneapolis\/St. Paul area. However, it takes work to keep this grass looking its best. Kentucky bluegrass is considered a high maintenance grass. It requires regular watering and nitrogen to keep it in top shape. With those high inputs, you can get high outputs as well. A well maintained KBG lawn is beautiful, recuperates well from foot traffic, and is very winter hardy. In addition, Kentucky bluegrass can be established with seed or sod. If you\u2019re willing to put in the work and<\/em> have ideal environmental conditions, your Kentucky bluegrass yard will look great. Other Notes:<\/strong> Kentucky bluegrass will go dormant quickly during a drought, but its rhizomes help it to recover quickly once watering resumes.<\/p> Grass Seed Options: Tall fescue<\/a> is a less popular but worthy addition to our list of the best grass types for Minneapolis-St. Paul. <\/p> Here’s why: Tall fescue has excellent wear and traffic tolerance, which is great for an active family or pets. If you are concerned about drought, this is an excellent grass choice. Tall fescue has a deep root system that helps it to withstand low water conditions. It does like regular watering, though. This grass is often considered a low-maintenance alternative<\/a> to Kentucky bluegrass. Another benefit of this deep root system is that tall fescue stays relatively green throughout the summer because it has access to water deep in the soil. Downsides? Turf-type tall fescue doesn\u2019t green up quickly in the spring and has a high risk for snow mold in Minnesota. Other Notes:<\/strong> Tall fescue is often used in parks due to its excellent wear tolerance, but don\u2019t use tall fescue in an area that collects standing water due to the risk for ice damage.<\/p> Grass Seed Options: In practice, most cool-season grasses are sold in mixes<\/a>. That is, two or more species are sold together in a bag. This helps to create a stronger, more disease-resistant lawn. So, if you only come across seed mixes, that is common, and that is the way most Minnesota homeowners seed their cool-season lawns.<\/p> It\u2019s important to know your lawn before you plant new grass. Consider these points: If you prefer to spend your weekends in a canoe on the lake, contact a lawn care pro in Minneapolis<\/a> to get your lawn in top shape. Let one of our lawn care crews mow, edge, trim, and ensure your grass stays healthy all growing season long.<\/em><\/p> Main Photo Credit: Ron Reiring | Flickr<\/a> | CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/p> Lawn Love participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. Lawn Love may earn revenue from products promoted in this article.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Which grass types are best for your Twin Cities lawn? 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<\/strong>\u2013 Outsidepride Legacy Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)
\u2013 Eretz Creeping Red Fine Fescue Seed<\/a> (choose your size)
\u2013 Outsidepride Creeping Red Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (25 lbs.)
\u2013 Outsidepride Hard Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (10 lbs.)<\/p> 2. Kentucky bluegrass<\/h2>
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<\/strong>\u2013 Jonathan Green (11970) Blue Panther Kentucky Bluegrass Grass Seed<\/a> (3 lbs.)
\u2013 SeedRanch Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)
\u2013 Jacklin Seed – Biltmore Blue Blend – 100% Kentucky Bluegrass (5 lbs.)<\/p> 3. Turf-type tall fescue<\/h2>
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<\/strong>\u2013 Triple-Play Tall Fescue Grass Seed Blend<\/a> (5000 sq ft)
\u2013 Eretz Kentucky 31 K31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (choose your size)
\u2013 Pennington The Rebels Tall Fescue Grass Seed Mix<\/a> (7 lb.)<\/p> Seed mixes are a common option<\/h2>
How to select the best grass type for your lawn<\/h2>
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