Bluegrass, with its dark green foliage and fine blade texture, has become the most desired variety of grass Bluegrass has the ability to spread by underground stems call rhizomes. These rhizomes allow Bluegrass to spread and fill in areas adjacent to it, creating a smoother, thicker and less bumpy turf. Fescue also has a fine, textured blade and deep green foliage. Like Bluegrass, Fescue has the ability to spread by underground rhizomes or over the surface by stems called stolens. This also allows Fescue to spread and fill m bare areas adjacent to it, creating a smoother, thicker and less bumpy turf.
Fescue is also the most shade tolerant of the three varieties.
Although it will survive with a minimum of four hours of sun, it will thrive with a full day of sun. It takes 14 - 28 days for both Bluegrass and Fescue to germinate. Fescue will create a lawn that is both beautiful and versatile. To get the best results from seed, frequent watering is essential. The best schedule is to water 3 times a day for 15 minutes, for 6 weeks.