Turfco FescueTurf Comparison | Sir Walter | Kikuyu | Fescue | Couch | Lady Jane
Scientific Name: Festuca arundinacea SchrebFescue is adapted to a wide range of soil and climatic conditions, demonstrates good shade tolerance and remains green year-round under irrigated conditions. It is frost resistant and will stay green in the coolest winters; however, if not irrigated or well maintained usually browns off in the heat of summer. Mowing height requirements for tall fescue limits its use to lawns, parks, golf course roughs and other areas mowed at a height of 40mm or more. Tall fescue should not be used where mowing heights are below 40mm during summer months. Although its wear tolerance is considered good for cool season grasses, it is not nearly as wear tolerant as other varieties mentioned above. Fescue is best established through solid turfing, with seeding being an option but difficult to achieve consistent coverage. Even in irrigated situations, seeding can be a short lived option and shouldn't be attempted until at least mid autumn. Fescue ProsCan achieve great colour and consistency throughout the entire year under proper irrigation, fertilising and regular maintenance with a very soft, lush, dark green appearance. Makes for a terrific lawn given the right circumstances. Is frost and shade tolerant and doesn't have an invasive runner system. Fescue ConsSuitable for cold climate regions only. Lawn will thin out and become clumpy over time requiring overseeding or eventual replacement as it does not self repair. Requires high volumes of water (60% more than Sir Walter) and requires monitored irrigation to maintain appearance. In warmer months needs relatively high maintenance and is susceptible to insect and grub attack. Supplied to: Fescue Turf supplied to NSW, ACT, Shoalhaven, Wollongong, South Coast, Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Berry, Goulburn, St George, Sutherland shire, Batemans Bay and much much more. |
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