Category Lawn

What Is Creeping Red Fescue?

What Is Creeping Red Fescue

Creeping red fescue (Festuca rubra rubra) is the grass that performs where perennial ryegrass cannot. In shaded gardens, on sandy soils, on dry chalk slopes, and in lawns that receive little supplementary water or feeding, it is the species that…

Perennial Ryegrass: The Complete Care Guide

Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) is the single most prevalent grass species in British lawns. Found in an estimated 70 to 80 per cent of domestic seed mixes sold in the UK, it accounts for the bulk of what grows underfoot…

Overseeding In Early Spring: Is It Too Soon?

Overseeding is a popular lawn care technique to improve grass density and appearance. Many homeowners wonder if early spring is an appropriate time for this task. Grass seed starts germinating when soil temperatures reach about 50°F (10°C), making spring an…