Many northern grasses are bunch-type grasses which don't spread, so you'll need to reseed to get grass to fill in. Consider perennial ryegrass, chewings fescue or tall fescue, all bunch-type cool-season lawn grasses that can be used to fill bare spots.
How quickly does fescue spread?
It takes most fescue seeds 14 to 21 days to germinate and show signs of growth. Many factors affect the germination period, including the temperature, your soil's oxygen level, and its watering schedule.
Does fescue multiply?
The answer is yes and no, depending on how you define the word “spread”. Tall fescue is known as a non-spreading species; often referred to as a bunch grass. Tall fescue plants produce tillers; leaf blades growing from the basal shoot of the mother plant. One tall fescue plant can produce many tillers.Sep 18, 2012
Will fescue spread to bare spots?
Many northern grasses are bunch-type grasses which don't spread, so you'll need to reseed to get grass to fill in. Consider perennial ryegrass, chewings fescue or tall fescue, all bunch-type cool-season lawn grasses that can be used to fill bare spots.
How do you spread fescue?
To help your fescue spread in shady lawn areas, allow the grass to grow a half-inch to 1 inch higher than fescue growing in the sun. By allowing fescue to grow high, you'll encourage the grass to spread.
How do you encourage fescue to spread?
To help your fescue spread in shady lawn areas, allow the grass to grow a half-inch to 1 inch higher than fescue growing in the sun. By allowing fescue to grow high, you'll encourage the grass to spread.