Soil tests will help to determine the amount of fertilizer that is needed. Never over fertilize as excessive runoff and land or water pollution will be the end result. Lime will help any plant that needs it to assimilate as much of the fertilizer components as possible without wasting so much. Perennial Ryegrass Lawns require frequent mowing to keep up with the growth and can be mow quite close. The perennial rye lawn can last from three to possibly five years or more with good management and weather conditions.
Perennial ryegrass requires medium levels of water to keep producing.
Water only when need and deeply until soil is moist not soaked. Follow the directions on the product chosen for best results. Look for new varieties developed for the problems the existing stand has encountered in the past. Better disease and insect resistance or better drought tolerance and even better performing varieties have been bred for growing further north or south. The addition of companion grass species for problem areas can also be sown when reseeding.