Fine Fescue

Fine Fescue is an excellent species of grass for shady backyards due to its excellent shade tolerance. It requires almost half the fertilizer that Kentucky Bluegrass does, so it's a good species for low maintenance areas.

The fine textured leaves blend in well with other species such as Kentucky Bluegrass and Perennial Ryegrass, so it is often included in standard
grass seed mixes.

Advantages of Fine Fescue grass types include:

• Grows well in shady areas
• Tolerates low fertility as it requires less fertilizers to keep it growing healthy
• Tolerates drought as it requires less watering than grasses like Kentucky Bluegrass or Bentgrass
• Quick germination and rapid establishment
• If maintained properly, it holds its green colour very well