Questions and Answers for Water Saver 10 lb. Tall Fescue with RTF Grass Seed Blend

A:  Water Saver Tall Fescue in a blend of turf type Tall Fescue varieties, not a mix. 40% of this blend is a RTF variety, on the back of each bag is a percentage breakdown of each variety.

A:  Given time RTF will spread throughout you lawn. Bermuda sends runners just at the soil which can over edging, cracks, and sidewalks. RTF send out underground rhizomes, roots and grows a new plant. These can go under bed edging.

A:  It does thin in the summer but comes back nicely in the fall and even better in the spring. It does much better in partial shade than mostly shade and mostly sun.

A:  This is a Tall Fescue Blend that will survive the summers with proper care and planting.

A:  This is 100% tall fescue. It is does not produce very fine grass blades, they are kind of course, but very heat tolerant in western Oregon.

A:  Fine fescue grass, however RTF grass is short in height and different shape leaf and you get both. some people claim a lot of weeds from seed, that has not been my experience overall last two years that I have switch over to this product. But once cut without grass you don't notice it. But you save on water usage. Rather not give money local government for high water usage that normal fescue needs.

A:  The mixture is Turf Type Tall Fescues. There is no information available for your remaining question.

A:  Till the soil about 2" deep, spread the seed and cover slightly (about 1/4"). Keep it moist for the first 2 weeks.

A:  I'm not a landscaper, just a homeowner. But I would recommend hiring a landscaper who knows how to kill all the weeds (spray or plastic cover.) Install irrigation sprinklers.Then rototill the ground mixing in a soil amendment such as Topper. Then decide whether to plant seed or pay for an instant sod lawn. I used RTF (rhizomatous tall fescue) sod. Now, years later after dog urine and areas where sprinklers missed watering the grass, I'm filling in bare areas with a rototiller hand tool, mixing in Topper, seed, and covering with manure to keep the birds away. Don't waste good seed on top of weeds. Good Luck!

A:  I suggest rototilling in lots of amendment such as Topper.

A:  No, this does not work well on sandy soil.

A:  This is a perennial grass. Grows well in the winter in western Oregon with temperatures down to around 20 degrees.

A:  It is perennial.

A:  During the heat of the summer, water as needed. Like all Tall Fescue product they will stress during the hottest months.

A:  Between rain storms

A:  The fall season when average temperatures are approximately 75 degrees is the best time to plant tall fescue grass seeds. Remember to keep the soil moist at all times to allow the seeds to germinate until the lawn is well established.