Renovating fescue lawns

September is the time to renovate your lawn. A lush lawn can be achieved by overseeding.

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Around Town

August 25, 2025 - 2:59 PM

Our fescue lawns have taken a beating over the last three years, and many have almost completely died out or are full of weeds. Some lawns still look green, but you would be surprised at how much of your lawn is crabgrass and not fescue. If you are considering renovating your lawn, September is the time. Renovating doesn’t have to be done by plowing under the current turf and starting from scratch. Instead, lawns can be thickened up by overseeding.

To start the overseeding process, mow the grass short (1-1.5 inches) and remove the clippings. This will make it easier to get…

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