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Message: [QUOTE="VAUConnFan, post: 2699609, member: 501"] You are fortunate to be living in a northern climate that will allow you to grow a cool season grass such as Kentucky bluegrass or tall fescue, my preference being tall fescue because it thatches less. The downside is that it is less drought tolerant although more drought tolerant cultivars are being created. My suggestion is that you check out a local university website with an agricultural department(some may even have a golf course management curriculum) that has done localized studies of grasses in a particular area. From that study look around at local nurseries that sell premium blends of the highly rated grasses. Expect to pay in excess of $100 for a 50 pound bag. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Rebel and Scott's sold at Home Depot and Lowes. That said, if you are going to spend that kind of money on seed, then go the extra mile to topdress the soil with compost, aerate yearly, fertilize at least three times a year, water an inch a week with no more than 2 waterings and never, ever water your grass at night; Be vigilant about weeds an invasive grasses, mow regularly(do not let the grass grow too high between mowings. Every 6- 8 days should be sufficient. spring time you might want to consider going every five days) no lower than 3 inches, check the soil ph once a year and adjust accordingly. Put in the work and you will be rewarded. There will be frustrations: Weeks without rain, extended heat spells, brown rot caused by night watering and by night rains, pesky weeds and grasses. If you are not inclined to put in the time, effort, and money, then go with ryegrass or Kentucky 31 fescue. [/QUOTE]

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