Q: In May 2004 I had a soft maple cut down in my front yard. The stump and roots were ground up. I waited a month before smoothing out the ground and planting grass seed (creeping red fescue) and ...

Since ‘Linn’ could not be used for overseeding bermudagrass greens, creeping fescues were tried. The success was nominal at best, since creeping red fescue is rhizomatous and is slow to mature at ...

Q: I am looking for some help. I have a spot in my lawn where grass won't grow. It is a very shady spot and has silty soil. (e-mail reference) A: Go for navigator creeping red fescue or another ...

Even if ecological impact isn't your top concern, red fescue's invasive status can also mean more maintenance for you. While the grass can spread aggressively, it won't necessarily create the lush ...

For example, slender creeping red fescue is light to medium green while sheep fescue is powdery blue-green. This type of grass needs little fertilizer and does not need to be mowed frequently.

By George Weigel/The Patriot-News Q: What's the best kind of grass for overseeding clay soil that doesn't get much sun? Or should I just give up? A: The best type of seed for shade is fine fescue.

The use of fescue grass can be polarizing among superintendents. Many top courses—like Bandon Dunes, Whistling Straits and Sand Valley—use fescue extensively, while others, notably Erin Hills ...