Tall fescue is adapted to a wide range of soil conditions, but grows best on fertile, well-drained soils with a soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5. It often needs irrigation to remain attractive during ...

The soil test will give a lime recommendation that will raise the soil pH to a level between 6.5 and 6.7, ideal for turfgrass. Forms and instructions for obtaining soil samples are available from ...

From blue grama to red fescue, ... Soil Needs: Prefers slightly acidic soil (6 to 6.5 pH); tolerates a wide variety of soil types. 2. of 10. Buffalo Grass (Bouteloua dactyloides) ...

This will measure soil pH (acidity) and the nutrients nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The pH needed for most lawn grasses is slightly acidic — between 6 and 7.

Fescue normally germinates in 14 days; however, as the soil temperatures begin to decline, so does seed germination. Fescue germination begins to slow down in late October and November, especially ...

Erosion is a significant problem on highway embankments in New England. Typically, a mixture of red fescue, perennial ryegrass, and Kentucky bluegrass is planted to stabilize the soil, but only ...