That makes tall fescue one of the best-adapted turf grasses for the transition zone, the roughly 200-mile-wide belt between the cooler northern states and warmer southern states.

Tall fescue stands up to hot, dry weather much better than other cool-season grasses, and its thick, coarse, dark green leaves can withstand heavy foot traffic and mechanized lawn equipment.

Producers can reduce heat stress by providing adequate shade, proper fly control, access to water and the right choice of ...

Yellow nutsedge and tall fescue are two weeds that are difficult to confuse for one another, except for one characteristic they have in common. Both grow faster than Kentucky bluegrass and so they ...