Growing grass in the shade can be difficult. I get a lot of people asking me how to grow grass in the shade. Bermuda grass in the shade does not do very well, if bermudagrass will grow in shade, it is ...
Dear Carol: Can you tell me about planting fine fescue grass and where to get it? -- R.S., Chittenango. Dear R.S.: Readers have been interested in the "no-mow" lawns that are being discussed in the ...
Bag of Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix on a white background If you live in the Northeast region of the United States, planting the right grass seed is the first step to a luscious lawn ...
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How to plant and grow blue fescue

Blue fescue, a compact and drought-tolerant ornamental grass, works in many garden settings and looks beautiful year-round.
Q. My problem is the lawn boys aerated, limed and then, in spite of my directions to use a good fescue to seed, used a winter rye. What can I do? I’m thinking of buying some appropriate grass seed and ...
As a young homeowner, now a seasoned homeowner, Kentucky 31 was the go-to tall-turf fescue grass seed to plant. I still believe in its sturdy, strong stands of grass for difficult areas. I’ve tried ...
Fast-growing grass seeds that germinate in as little as five days can bring lush color to your yard in a few weeks. We spoke to lawn care experts to help you find out the best fast-growing grass seeds ...
Fescue is a good choice for areas of your landscape that get some shade. It thrives in spring and winter but struggles with our Oklahoma summers. As a result, most of us need to re-seed our fescue ...
Jenn Radtke is promoting a kind of super-turf that doesn’t need constant mowing, watering or fertilizing. No, it’s not AstroTurf. The alternative grass is a blend of fescue varieties that is creeping ...