No-mow fineleaf fescue grasses for California urban landscapes

Due to their low-maintenance, low-input, environmentally friendly features, fineleaf fescue species are becoming increasingly popular choices in urban landscapes.

All species of fineleaf fescues are perennial, cool-season grasses. Potential sites for these grasses include: slopes, median strips, golf course roughs, cemeteries, untrafficked areas of parks, and industrial, commercial and home landscapes.

The UC publication No-Mow Fineleaf Fescue Grasses for California Urban Landscapes provides information beneficial to those who have fineleaf fescue on their property and those considering using it.

Topics include:

• What is fineleaf fescue
• Performance evaluation
• Sodding research,
• Selecting species and cultivars
• Establishment
• Irrigation
• Fertilization
• Weed control
• Disease management
• And more

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