Cool Season Grass
It’s a superior sod that can handle regular use, resist drought and disease. Fescue is child and pet friendly. Requires less maintenance and its texture and fast germination make it an excellent choice for the front or backyard.
Attributes
Medium blade, dense turf
Sunlight
6-8 hours of sun
Water
Medium once established
Wear
Great for high traffic areas
SPRING
Maintenance
In early spring, rake up any debris. Use Scotts® Turf Builder® Halts® Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food if needed. Four weeks later, follow with Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed for a lush, green lawn. Fill in bare spots with Harmony® sod, available by the piece at your home improvement center.
Watering
Water as needed if dry, about 1” of water a week. Sandy soils often require more frequent watering, about ½” of water every third day.
Mowing
Mow at 3” frequently. Never remove more than 1/3 of the height.
SUMMER
Maintenance
In early summer, feed with Scotts® Turf Builder® SummerGuard® Lawn Food to strengthen the lawn, helping it withstand heat and drought conditions. It slow-releases nutrients, making it the go-to fertilizer for all grass types.
Watering
Water as needed if dry, about 1-1 ½” per week. Sandy soils often require more frequent watering, about ¾” every third day. Water if you notice a dark, bluish-gray color, foot printing, wilted, folded or curled leaves.
Mowing
Mow at 3 ½”. During extreme heat and low rainfall, raise height by ½-1”.
FALL/WINTER
Maintenance
In cooler weather, use a slow-release fertilizer like Scotts® Turf Builder® WinterGuard® Fall Lawn Food, to strengthen the lawn’s roots. It feeds the lawn consistently and is better for the environment.
Watering
Water about 1” a week. Sandy soils often require more frequent watering, about ½” every third day. Water dormant lawns about ½” every 3 weeks to prevent death.
Mowing
Mow at 2½-3½”, until lawn stops growing, usually late fall.
SPRING
Maintenance
In early spring, rake up any debris. Use Scotts® Turf Builder® Halts® Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food if needed. Four weeks later, follow with Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed for a lush, green lawn. Fill in bare spots with Harmony® sod, available by the piece at your home improvement center.
Watering
Water as needed if dry, about 1” of water a week. Sandy soils often require more frequent watering, about ½” of water every third day.
Mowing
Mow at 3” frequently. Never remove more than 1/3 of the height.
SUMMER
Maintenance
In early summer, feed with Scotts® Turf Builder® SummerGuard® Lawn Food to strengthen the lawn, helping it withstand heat and drought conditions. It slow-releases nutrients, making it the go-to fertilizer for all grass types.
Watering
Water as needed if dry, about 1-1 ½” per week. Sandy soils often require more frequent watering, about ¾” every third day. Water if you notice a dark, bluish-gray color, foot printing, wilted, folded or curled leaves.
Mowing
Mow at 3 ½”. During extreme heat and low rainfall, raise height by ½-1”.
FALL/WINTER
Maintenance
In cooler weather, use a slow-release fertilizer like Scotts® Turf Builder® WinterGuard® Fall Lawn Food, to strengthen the lawn’s roots. It feeds the lawn consistently and is better for the environment.
Watering
Water about 1” a week. Sandy soils often require more frequent watering, about ½” every third day. Water dormant lawns about ½” every 3 weeks to prevent death.
Mowing
Mow at 2½-3½”, until lawn stops growing, usually late fall.
