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How to Grow Fescue in Oklahoma
How to Grow Fescue in Oklahoma. Fescue is a cool season grass that enjoys shade. This thick-bladed plant tends to grow in a clumping habit. It requires quite a bit of water but, once established, does well in drought conditions. It has been called a "transition zone" grass that is useful as a sod in areas where summer is hot and humid and...
Fescue is a cool season grass that enjoys shade. This thick-bladed plant tends to grow in a clumping habit. It requires quite a bit of water but, once established, does well in drought conditions. It has been called a "transition zone" grass that is useful as a sod in areas where summer is hot and humid and winter is too cold for warm season grasses. Fescue can provide a green lawn all year around if properly irrigated.
Things You'll Need
Tiller
Rake
Lawn seeder
Fescue seed
Hay
Sprinkler
Water
Hose
Turf fertilizer
Mower
Till the soil up to a few inches to break up clods and incorporate topsoil with lower soils. Start this project in Fall to ensure best germination. Use the rake to even out the seed bed and remove any hills or dips. The idea is to make the smoothest surface for your grass seed. Remove any rocks and imperfections.
Load the lawn seeder with seed and walk in even strips, releasing the seed. Go over the area again in the opposite direction to make certain it is evenly coated. Drag the rake over the seed bed to lightly coat the seeds with dirt. Strew hay over the whole area to keep seed protected from birds and wind gusts. It will also reduce water loss and problems with erosion.
Water the seed bed daily until broad germination has occurred, about 14 to 21 days. Then water as needed or when soil feels dry to the touch. Fertilize in the Fall and mid-Winter. Use application rates recommended by the product manufacturers. Water in fertilizer well to prevent burning of foliage and roots.
Mow the lawn as needed to keep it weed free and without clumps. Mow to 2 inches in fall and spring and 3 inches in the summer and in heavy shade. During peak growth this may mean mowing every five days.
