{"id":114453,"date":"2024-06-03T11:24:06","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T14:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=114453"},"modified":"2025-04-04T13:56:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T16:56:58","slug":"best-grass-fort-collins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/fort-collins-co\/best-grass-fort-collins\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Grasses for Fort Collins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most grasses that thrive in Fort Collins are cool-season. While Kentucky bluegrass is ideal for creating dense, green turf, tall fescue tolerates foot traffic the best and doesn\u2019t need much maintenance. Fine fescue is ideal for shady lawns, and perennial ryegrass resists weeds well. Finally, there\u2019s the warm-season buffalograss, which is the least water-needy.<\/p>    <p>Knowing local grass types and picking the one that\u2019s right for you is essential for establishing a healthy turf. After all, grasses vary in appearance and maintenance more than you might think. Here\u2019s more about the best 5 grasses for Fort Collins.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>    <p><strong>Choose the best grass seed.<\/strong> The most common grass is Kentucky bluegrass, but it doesn\u2019t work for everybody. You can also get buffalograss, tall fescue, fine fescue, or perennial ryegrass.<\/p>    <p><strong>Think about your lawn\u2019s needs:<\/strong> Consider what you want to use your lawn for, how you\u2019re going to take care of it, and your yard\u2019s conditions.<\/p>    <p><strong>Get your grass seed:<\/strong> You can buy grass seed online or at your nearest store. Scroll down to find the best stores.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-926353e6-97f5-402c-a94e-6cf104a04412\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/fort-collins-co\/best-grass-fort-collins\/#1-kentucky-bluegrass\" style=\"\">Kentucky Bluegrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/fort-collins-co\/best-grass-fort-collins\/#2-buffalograss\" style=\"\">Buffalograss<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/fort-collins-co\/best-grass-fort-collins\/#3-tall-fescue\" style=\"\">Tall Fescue<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/fort-collins-co\/best-grass-fort-collins\/#4-fine-fescue\" style=\"\">Fine Fescue<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/fort-collins-co\/best-grass-fort-collins\/#5-perennial-ryegrass\" style=\"\">Perennial Ryegrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/fort-collins-co\/best-grass-fort-collins\/#6-how-to-choose-grass-seed\" style=\"\">How to Choose Grass Seed<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/fort-collins-co\/best-grass-fort-collins\/#7-where-to-buy-grass-seed\" style=\"\">Where to Buy Grass Seed<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/fort-collins-co\/best-grass-fort-collins\/#8-faq\" style=\"\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-kentucky-bluegrass\">Kentucky Bluegrass<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass.jpg\" alt=\"Kentucky Bluegrass Blades Close Up\" class=\"wp-image-91813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kentucky Bluegrass<br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/kentucky-bluegrass-blades-close-1392558278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Traffic tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes, because it repairs itself easily (less so in warm weather)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td>Cool-season<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Elevation tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to 7,000 feet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shade tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>Tolerates some shade<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maintenance needs<\/strong><\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Water needs<\/strong><\/td><td>High compared to other grasses. May need as much as 2.5 inches of water per week in the summer. It\u2019s likely to survive a drought by going brown.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Soil needs<\/strong><\/td><td>Grows best on well-drained, fertile soils with a pH between 6 and 7.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ability to stay green year-round<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes; especially with proper care and overseeding with another grass type. But it\u2019s likely to go dormant during the coldest and warmest months.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Disease resistance<\/strong><\/td><td>Susceptible under stress. Newer cultivars and well maintained lawns are more disease-resistant.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weed resistance<\/strong><\/td><td>No, especially not under stress.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Available as sod?<\/strong><\/td><td>Both sod and seed are available.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p>Kentucky bluegrass is the most popular Colorado grass. It creates a dense, cool-season, blue-green turf that adorns many local lawns. Moreover, it gives a cleaner cut than grasses like tall fescue and tolerates cold weather better. It also recovers quickly from damage.<\/p>    <p>However, it\u2019s also the most water-needy grass. It may be worth reconsidering this grass choice if you want to save yourself the trouble of much watering and be kinder to the environment. Plus, when not well-managed, the grass is prone to thatch, diseases, weeds, and insects.<\/p>    <p><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jonathan-Green-Maker-Grass-3-Pound\/dp\/B003AYR3FI?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679595025&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-25&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=992e40d3b70e4e06f03e1dea0e878d92&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jonathan Green (11970) Blue Panther Kentucky Bluegrass Grass Seed<\/a> (3 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SeedRanch-Midnight-Kentucky-Bluegrass-Certified\/dp\/B00GGSM6FM?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679594926&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-6&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=7fa7ca16277756d72484672e85e039b3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SeedRanch Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jacklin-Seed-Biltmore-Bluegrass-Certified\/dp\/B07T6XQHCK?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679595025&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-7&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=df49b30f6042f7bab0359ab2347fc028&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jacklin Seed &#8211; Biltmore Blue Blend &#8211; 100% Kentucky Bluegrass<\/a> (5 lbs.) <\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-buffalograss\">Buffalograss<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Buffalograss.jpg\" alt=\"closeup image of buffalograss\" class=\"wp-image-91815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Buffalograss.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Buffalograss-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Buffalograss-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Buffalograss-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Buffalograss-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Buffalograss<br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixnio.com\/textures-and-patterns\/grass-texture\/buffalo-grass-texture#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixnio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Traffic tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>Slight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td>Warm-season<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Elevation tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to 6,500 feet, but it will have a short growing season.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shade tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>Not great, but it tolerates a little shade<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maintenance needs<\/strong><\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Water needs<\/strong><\/td><td>Not high once established; but needs at least one to two inches of water every two to four weeks during the summer. Resistant to drought.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Soil needs<\/strong><\/td><td>Naturally fertile, well-drained, clay and loam upland soils with pH between 6.5 and 7.5.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ability to stay green year-round<\/strong><\/td><td>No; goes dormant in the winter. It\u2019s drought tolerant but will go brown during the summer without irrigation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Disease resistance<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes; doesn\u2019t have problems with serious diseases in Colorado.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weed resistance<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Available as sod?<\/strong><\/td><td>Both sod and seed are available in different varieties.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p>Buffalograss is a native North American grass. It\u2019s appealing for its low maintenance and watering requirements, and is a great grass for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/fort-collins-co\/xeriscape-fort-collins-co\/\">xeriscaping in Fort Collins<\/a>. The grass is soft, classified as warm-season, and easily established with sod, seed, or plugs. It\u2019s often mixed with other species.type<\/p>    <p>However, because of its low density, you may deal with weeds. It also doesn\u2019t like much foot traffic, and won\u2019t be green for as much of the year as grasses that tolerate the cold better. Moreover, if you buy seed, expect to deal with high costs of both the seeds and extensive watering needed until the grass establishes.<\/p>    <p><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Everwilde-Farms-Buffalo-Native-Packet\/dp\/B00HMFP60A?crid=NWI8QK73K8JM&amp;keywords=buffalo%2Bgrass%2Bseed&amp;qid=1679580727&amp;sprefix=buffalograss%2Bseed%2Caps%2C118&amp;sr=8-7&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=ee866526b8218a009ef0dca706c31971&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Everwilde Farms Buffalograss Seeds<\/a> (1 lb. of seeds)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Scotts-Pursue-Grama-Natural-Seeding\/dp\/B0CVRK4C8T?crid=32CFZ06UAKIJA&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EYqmFrnnzWEUMLCoLRZE1pZ9dwWaoCmplkcXHd0L8VjfdL6xC5vpoZDaIYC_pZCx0h4i51fR9lsHkFYQxd_pbhRYJWu6c8WAykM61t3zHnn89rpTLdgdqwE41I5sD9sWiqHZM9MiMJ4rAkrGQnXVp9HyGuQkBBAgfcaYkVZTq1D1Mugc_b1JWxfFBwM-QfKryM7Q6Kp6fhC-nb7hQ9DQsGsYdziLrrUqGiQ9CCtcT8y6KzjC6FWIdmFDfLRoqDuWZLJ25er_6sneZJnL4yh-PaTgEPFCqy8lWvCL7cf5FcE.ryBdryRDwDBvnhc7z13dEEPcdXTNI2kDYTFQf9zvmrI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=buffalo%2Bgrass%2Bseed&amp;qid=1725989030&amp;sprefix=buffalo%2Bgrass%2Bseed%2Caps%2C156&amp;sr=8-4&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=52af76f8e8371bc45a536c50faefeffd&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Scotts Pursue Buffalograss with Natural Seed<\/a> (1 lb. of seeds)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Buffalo-Drought-Tolerant-Xeriscape\/dp\/B004MN8YX6?crid=23W4DNBXKEIZ3&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.I4QLNxitur5OFt5GSF8JKJIdqs1RRd80-FVMXt0ylbE1FyGQTZ74XeR9CVX4FVQko8OgtTyd2a06wvq34AISIqlEd0qlMLCARlBegkQ2i_3-pBiEicDulbIpbEr1MLmi3j4iwOQm9iyGbj_cgWjV6zvlbWC8gzBpWZwmwDCgjV6sZaJLvS7pwTSsZZhz-PZRw2CmbrrRIJM_9gGexNZ1V3ADtBpwnX_VHsFFriYYf_33WHuDSPPum_l324F340HBCPGjtogyiXrk09XphoxIxOM6MdhhtCjWpWnYGT1eGTxkxJvwdR5WHrY9Qydk3ItusitBSl0tJoxoYfmLmwGThGlKaRFJbBiu1QH8HnJcFcA.UYU5O2AwOyryYkjyHzr23GsuS1h6dSpMUtGxG9uovR8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=buffalograss%2Bseed&amp;qid=1739547183&amp;s=lawn-garden&amp;sprefix=buffalograss%2Bseed%2Clawngarden%2C71&amp;sr=1-5&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=311a65bdd67739a53f5f15374ba346fb&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Perennial Buffalo Grass Seed<\/a> (2 lb. of seeds)<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-tall-fescue\">Tall Fescue<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1.jpg\" alt=\"tall fescue\" class=\"wp-image-87157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extension.purdue.edu\/extmedia\/TURF-63-W.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tall Fescue<\/a><br>Aaron J. Patton, Ph.D. \/ Turfgrass Extension Specialist at Purdue University<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Traffic tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>Good<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td>Cool-season<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Elevation tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to 7,000 feet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shade tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>Relatively yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maintenance needs<\/strong><\/td><td>Low, but needs frequent mowing.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Water needs<\/strong><\/td><td>Tolerate drought and heat but may go dormant in the summer heat.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Soil needs<\/strong><\/td><td>Adaptable, but it does best in clay soils with high organic matter.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ability to stay green year-round<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes, with proper care and maintenance, but is likely to go dormant during the coldest and warmest months.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Disease resistance<\/strong><\/td><td>Fairly; Fusarium blight can severely damage it.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weed resistance<\/strong><\/td><td>No, but if you let it grow tall, it will resist weeds better.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Available as sod?<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p>Tall fescue is an easy-care, tall, cool-season grass that\u2019s adaptable to a variety of conditions. Its deep roots help it tolerate drought and heat, but it will even survive under some shade. It also withstands wear, although it\u2019s not as resistant to cold as Kentucky bluegrass. Tall fescue is great for mixes.<\/p>    <p>This grass grows quickly, so get ready to mow it often. However, letting it grow a bit tall helps it stay more resistance.<\/p>    <p><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Triple-Play-Fescue-Grass-Seed-Blend\/dp\/B01DM2AQOM?keywords=Tall%2BFescue%2BGrass&amp;qid=1679597027&amp;sr=8-18&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.5137e923-c7be-4142-979c-7c68b6c26f63&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=ff59ac676c7611670afaa853a48ae5a3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Triple-Play Tall Fescue Grass Seed Blend<\/a> (5000 sq ft)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kentucky-Tall-Fescue-Grass-Eretz\/dp\/B079JCZ86Z?keywords=Tall+Fescue+Grass&amp;qid=1679597027&amp;sr=8-9&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=5133a17e63d1c33949afed19d33db299&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz Kentucky 31 K31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pennington-Rebels-Fescue-Grass-Pounds\/dp\/B08QC7VV6J?keywords=Tall+Fescue+Grass&amp;qid=1679597348&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzM0UwMDkxWEE1MDNEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjgzODE5MkNSOEVZOElIMUtGRyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTAyNDEzVElNTlZISFQxWjZaJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=4741b0da621e195d1d39086848e623d4&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pennington The Rebels Tall Fescue Grass Seed Mix<\/a> (7 lb.)    <\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-fine-fescue\">Fine Fescue<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass.jpg\" alt=\"Close up image of fine fescue grass with a hand on it\" class=\"wp-image-86807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass-646x446.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: Aaron Patton \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/turf.purdue.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purdue&#8217;s Turfgrass Science Program<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Traffic tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>Not good<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td>Cool-season<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Elevation tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to 8,000 feet, depending on the cultivar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shade tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maintenance needs<\/strong><\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Water needs<\/strong><\/td><td>Moderately to highly drought-resistant, but may go dormant during dry spells.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Soil needs<\/strong><\/td><td>Adaptable; grows well in well-drained, drier, droughty, infertile soils. Specifics depend on cultivar.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ability to stay green year-round<\/strong><\/td><td>Likely to go dormant during most extreme temperatures, but can stay green for much of the year with the right care. Some cultivars, like creeping red or hard fescue, may perform better.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Disease resistance<\/strong><\/td><td>More resistant than other species, but not immune. Disease resistance also depends on cultivar.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weed resistance<\/strong><\/td><td>Some cultivars resist weeds better than others.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Available as sod?<\/strong><\/td><td>Rarely available. Mostly, fine-fescue is established as seed.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p>Perfect for shady and sunny lawns alike, fine fescue is a cool-season grass that comes in plenty of varieties with different qualities. This grass doesn\u2019t spread aggressively and doesn\u2019t need as much mowing as its Tall counterpart. It\u2019s great for mixing with other grasses. It\u2019s also commonly used in high elevations, so it will work in Fort Collins\u2019s mountainous regions. Like the other cool-season grasses in this article, fine fescue is often used for mixes.<\/p>    <p>The cons of fine fescue are that it\u2019s, well, fine. Don\u2019t expect it to withstand high traffic or heat.<\/p>    <p><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Legacy-Fine-Fescue-Grass\/dp\/B004MNATTS?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine+fescue+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679593996&amp;sprefix=fine+fescue+grass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=5df3f63d0b577398c42fa053986ba97a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Legacy Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Eretz-Oregon-Grown-Grass-Seed\/dp\/B07XYK5HQS?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Bseed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-7&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=2501fce967a10951a9bfaa4e47265eeb&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz Creeping Red Fine Fescue Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Creeping-Fescue-Shade-Tolerant\/dp\/B0BLMJGBG9?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine+fescue+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine+fescue+grass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-26&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=d0e223365e80fa2a1f6573823355daab&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Creeping Red Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (25 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Hard-Fine-Fescue-Grass\/dp\/B07MC95N45?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Bseed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-12-spons&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMjhGVTBUQThRUlMzJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjcxOTMxM1ZBUkwwOVBRQjFRVyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDMwMzk4MUgzWjFTU1UyQTNLSyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=326c8123ac5fe26edbf0796645d16317&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Hard Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (10 lbs.)<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-perennial-ryegrass\">Perennial Ryegrass<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/26820162412_ef1f5cdbdb_h-1.jpg\" alt=\" Perennial Ryegrass \" class=\"wp-image-60084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/26820162412_ef1f5cdbdb_h-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/26820162412_ef1f5cdbdb_h-1-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/26820162412_ef1f5cdbdb_h-1-646x401.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/26820162412_ef1f5cdbdb_h-1-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/26820162412_ef1f5cdbdb_h-1-768x477.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Perennial Ryegrass <br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/marygillhamarchiveproject\/26820162412\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr Mary Gillham Archive Project<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Traffic tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>Good<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td>Cool-season<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Elevation tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to 7,000 feet; some cultivars may survive in higher elevations in the right conditions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shade tolerance<\/strong><\/td><td>Slight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maintenance needs<\/strong><\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Water needs<\/strong><\/td><td>One inch during the summer if it doesn\u2019t rain<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Soil needs<\/strong><\/td><td>Adaptable to various well-draining, non-soggy soils. Grows in ph 6 to 7.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ability to stay green year-round<\/strong><\/td><td>Will go brown in the summer and in the winter. Doesn\u2019t tolerate drought or freezing temperatures.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Disease resistance<\/strong><\/td><td><br>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weed resistance<\/strong><\/td><td>Not completely, but because it grows fast, it helps to suppress weeds.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Available as sod?<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p>Perennial ryegrass rapidly turns a bland yard into a grand yard. It\u2019s a soft, cool-season, fast-growing grass that\u2019s reel-mower friendly and not prone to thatch. It\u2019s most often used for mixes.<\/p>    <p>However, perennial ryegrass doesn\u2019t heal itself well after damage. It doesn\u2019t tolerate shade, heat, and drought. It\u2019s also susceptible to some diseases.<\/p>    <p><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Champion-Rye-Grass-Seed\/dp\/B0040B6SO2?keywords=Perennial+Ryegrass&amp;qid=1679596157&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A3KP4PUPMP96T0&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRFFJVkQySlYzSjFKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDQ2MzM4M0ZOMkNZTlJITTAzRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTM3Mjk4MzlLTTdCM1hYMzdLRyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=aa58237b6f78fa5b8293bdc1db80c50f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Perennial Ryegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ProTurf-Grass-Seed-Eretz-Willamette\/dp\/B07N9YHPMP?keywords=Perennial+Ryegrass&amp;qid=1679596157&amp;sr=8-6&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=ab0aefbd3fec33fbe29ccf449a93318a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz ProTurf Perennial Ryegrass Fine Lawn Seed<\/a> (choose your size) <\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-how-to-choose-grass-seed\">How to Choose Grass Seed<\/h2>    <p><strong>Here\u2019s what to consider before you pick grass seed:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>What will you use the lawn for? Is its purpose to look pretty or will it be used heavily by children and pets? to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/best-grasses-for-high-traffic-yards\/\">stomped on by children or pets?<\/a><\/li>    <li>Do you want a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/cool-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">cool-season<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/warm-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">warm-season grass?<\/a><\/li>    <li>What is your elevation? The highest point in Fort Collins is 7,259 feet above sea level.<\/li>    <li>Is your lawn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/growing-grass-shade\/#2-choose-the-right-grass-seed-for-a-shady-lawn-\">shaded<\/a>?<\/li>    <li>Do you have time to maintain it, or are you looking for something low-maintenance?<\/li>    <li>Do you have access to inexpensive water, or do you want to use as little water as possible? (if the latter, consider xeriscaping)<\/li>    <li>What is your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/soil-types-guide\/#1-1-sandy-soil\">soil type<\/a>?<\/li>    <li>Do you want your lawn to stay green for most of the year?<\/li>    <li>Does your existing lawn have a history of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/common-lawn-diseases\/\">disease problems<\/a>?<\/li>    <li>Does your existing lawn have a history of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/guide-weed-control-yard\/\">weed problems<\/a>?<\/li>    <li>Will you plant sod or seed?<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>Once you\u2019ve answered these questions, check out the overviews of common Fort Collins grass types and make your pick.<\/p>    <p><strong>Here\u2019s a summary of what each Fort Collins grass is generally best at:<\/strong><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>What the Grass is Best For<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Grass Type<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for a pretty lawn<\/td><td>Kentucky bluegrass<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Least water-demanding<\/td><td>Fine fescue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Least maintenance-demanding<\/td><td>Tall fescue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for foot traffic<\/td><td>Tall fescue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for shade<\/td><td>Fine fescue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Most weed-resistant<\/td><td>Perennial ryegrass<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Some of these grasses come as mixes to combine their strengths.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-where-to-buy-grass-seed\">Where to Buy Grass Seed<\/h2>    <p>You can buy grass seed online or at your local store. Check out:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/browse\/patio-garden\/grass-seed-sod\/5428_4091_6107689_8692332\" rel=\"nofollow\">Walmart<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/b\/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Grass-Seed\/N-5yc1vZbx62\">Home Depot<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/pl\/Grass-seed-Grass-grass-seed-Lawn-care-Lawn-garden\/2810275700678\">Lowe\u2019s<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Grass-Seed\/b?ie=UTF8&amp;node=3751361\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> If you live somewhere else in Colorado than Fort Collins, or know someone else who does, be sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/best-grass-seed-colorado\/\">Best Grass Seed for Colorado<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/how-to-water-lawn-colorado\/\">How to Water Your Lawn in Colorado<\/a> articles.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-faq\">FAQ<\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1741722089637\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When should I plant grass seed in Fort Collins?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Seed cool-season grasses from March to September. Seed warm-season grasses (buffalograss) from April to July.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1741722097968\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How often should I water my Fort Collins lawn?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Usually, it\u2019s best to water your Fort Collins lawn one to two times a week, between midnight and 6 a.m. Here\u2019s more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/colorado\/fort-collins-co\/when-to-water-lawn\/\">when to water your Fort Collins lawn<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1741722106501\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How short should I mow my grass?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The best height for Fort Collins grasses is usually 2.5 to 3 inches, and never less than 2 inches. Taller grass is more resilient.<br\/><br\/>You may be familiar with the advice to mow your grass shorter in the fall. But according to Colorado State University, there\u2019s no need to cut your grass shorter in the fall. Moreover, remember to never cut more than one third of your grass length at a time. Here\u2019s more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/mowing-height-last-mow-low\/\">the best grass heights.<\/a><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-pros-do-it-better\">Pros Do It Better<\/h2>    <p>Perhaps you have more things to do than researching Fort Collins\u2019s ideal grass care. Plus, with so much to know, you risk making a costly mistake.&nbsp; Lawnstarter will get you in touch with a Fort Collins lawn care pro in seconds. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/fort-collins-co-lawn-care\"><strong>Get an instant quote.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-38239f46-d07a-48f4-a3a6-b8fc5e6b8a5e\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-38239f46-d07a-48f4-a3a6-b8fc5e6b8a5e\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-38239f46-d07a-48f4-a3a6-b8fc5e6b8a5e\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Expert sources<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-38239f46-d07a-48f4-a3a6-b8fc5e6b8a5e\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/planttalk.colostate.edu\/topics\/lawns\/1521-choosing-lawn-grass-colorado\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colorado State University<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/dyckarboretum.org\/buffalograss-five-keys-successful-planting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dyck Arboteum of the Plants<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbg.org\/article\/planting_and_maintaining_a_buffalograss_lawn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brooklyn Botanic Garden<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/kentucky-bluegrass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PennState<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ipm.ucanr.edu\/TOOLS\/TURF\/TURFSPECIES\/kenblue.html#:~:text=When%20stressed%20by%20temperatures%2C%20lack,often%20mixed%20with%20perennial%20ryegrass.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of California Agriculture &amp; Natural Resources<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.missouri.edu\/publications\/g6725#:~:text=Most%20of%20the%20fine%20fescues,be%20used%20in%20shady%20locations.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Missouri<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu\/how-to\/all-about-tall-fescue-low-maintenance-alternative-kentucky-bluegrass#:~:text=Tall%20fescue%20has%20the%20highest,low%2Dmaintenance%20lawn%20is%20desired.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Iowa<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.okstate.edu\/fact-sheets\/lawn-watering-tips.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oklahoma State University<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/aggie-hort.tamu.edu\/plantanswers\/turf\/publications\/tallfesc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas A&amp;M<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/lawns-and-landscapes\/planting-and-maintaining-fine-fescue-lawn#watering-3238013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Minnesota<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extension.purdue.edu\/extmedia\/TURF-13-W.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purdue University<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umces.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/Perennial-ryegrass-summary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">University of Maryland<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p><em>LawnStarter participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. 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