A quick word about turf type fescue grass

Turf type fescue is a type of grass with increasing popularity here in the Midwest, used now more than the once predominate blue grass. Fescue is hardier and requires less care than bluegrass. Fescue roots grow much deeper in the soil - up to six feet in depth. This makes it much more drought resistant because the roots can get to the water that is deeper in the soil. Grubs don't like fescue as much as they do the bluegrass; however they will eat it, so grub control still needs to be applied to control them. Another benefit of fescue is it tends to be more disease resistant.

Years ago, fescue had a thicker and courser blade than today’s varieties and lacked the deeper green color of blue grass. However today the new tuft types have thinner blades, the grass is not as course and the color rivals that of blue grass. For a heartier lawn, requiring less time and effort to maintain, fescue is a good option.