Tall fescues fit a conventional schedule of irrigation, fertilization and mowing. Neither pampering nor neglect are advised. Once the sod knits, tall fescue provides superior wear tolerance. West Coast Turf Dwarf tall fescue sod assures strong establishment under both sunny and shady conditions. F. Maintenance Tips Tall fescue tolerates heat, drought, traffic and shade exceptionally well for a cool-season turfgrass.
Regular attention helps it maintain color, texture and density.
Avoid excessive irrigation, overfertilization and low cutting heights. Tall fescue is a bunch grass and does not spread. Thin areas should be resodded. Seed of the same varieties can be applied to thin locations in the spring and fall to restore density. For deepest color, density, and wear tolerance, split applications up for a total annual amount of three to four pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet.