Cool Season Grass
It’s deep green to blue in color and when properly cared for can develop a tightly knit turf. Lawns with Bluegrass deliver the image of a perfect lawn and the finely textured gras is perfect for walking barefoot.
Attributes
Fine blade, dense turf
Sunlight
4-6 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 deeply and infrequently about 1” a week to encourage deeper roots. Early morning watering prevents diseases.
Mowing
Mow to a height of 2 1/2-3”.
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 deeply and infrequently, about 2” a week to encourage deeper roots, between midnight and 5 am. Water if you notice a dark, bluish-gray color, foot printing, wilted, folded or curled leaves.
Mowing
Mow at 3-3 1/2”. During extreme heat and low rainfall, raise height to 3-4”.
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
Decrease water as the temperatures cool and the rainy season starts.
Mowing
Mow at 2 1/2-3”. Mow at 2” until lawn stops growing, keeping grass short reduces winter mold.
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 deeply and infrequently about 1” a week to encourage deeper roots. Early morning watering prevents diseases.
Mowing
Mow to a height of 2 1/2-3”.
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 deeply and infrequently, about 2” a week to encourage deeper roots, between midnight and 5 am. Water if you notice a dark, bluish-gray color, foot printing, wilted, folded or curled leaves.
Mowing
Mow at 3-3 1/2”. During extreme heat and low rainfall, raise height to 3-4”.
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
Decrease water as the temperatures cool and the rainy season starts.
Mowing
Mow at 2 1/2-3”. Mow at 2” until lawn stops growing, keeping grass short reduces winter mold.
