Tall Fescue Care Guide
Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea) is a cool-season grass. Here's everything you need to know about caring for your tall fescue lawn.
Care Topics
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Mowing
Tall fescue should be mowed at 3-4 inches during summer
Maintain tall fescue at 3-4 inches in summer. The higher height improves drought tolerance and shades out weeds.
“Tall fescue is a bunch-type grass that performs best at 3 to 4 inches. Higher mowing reduces water needs.”
Source: Penn State Extension
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Sources
Information on this page is sourced from trusted agricultural extensions and research institutions:
- •Turf Management — Penn State Extension