No-mow grass is a fine fescue grass - an environmentally friendly alternative to water-hungy, gas guzzling laws.
According to Michelle M. Guilbeau-Sheppard on www.associatedcontent.com:
The fine fescue grass is a species of grass that has a characteristically thin appearance. It is a very slow growing grass and because the blades are so narrow, they tend to be flimsy and very flexible. After a period of growth, the grass will start to bend over and almost lay flat.
This no mowing grass is very easy to maintain, if a very manicured look is wanting to be achieved, once a month mowing should be efficient. However, once temperatures reach over 80 degrees, mowing the fescue grass is not a good idea. If a meadow type look is acceptable, then a Spring, early Summer and Fall mowing is all that is needed.
This no mowing grass is very easy to maintain, if a very manicured look is wanting to be achieved, once a month mowing should be efficient. However, once temperatures reach over 80 degrees, mowing the fescue grass is not a good idea. If a meadow type look is acceptable, then a Spring, early Summer and Fall mowing is all that is needed.
The no mow grass seed is more expensive in price than the traditional lawn seed, however the fescue grass tends to cost less to maintain in the long run plus it is ecology friendly. Since there is less mowing needed for the no mow grass, less gas will be used in the lawnmower, the fescue grass requires less water, chemicals are not necessary for the no mow grass and mulching can be reduced to every few years.
Here's Mom's grass that was planted last fall - It's looking great.
Looks like a trend worth following.
We could totally use some now mow grass, our yard is crazy this year with all the rain we have had.
ReplyDeleteThe grass is growing more quickly than we expected, Lauren. The amount of rain we have had is more than usual for us as well. We are cutting it every 3 weeks and it is long at the bottom of the hills - probably about 4-5 inches in length. It is beautiful, though, and the length does not bother me at all.
ReplyDeleteWe are getting some weeds now in mid-summer - and especially little seedling trees, so we will consider using something this fall. In the meantime, I continue to cut out dandelions, which works great after a rain! I find it's easy to pull the seedling trees, too, but I am surprised by the number of them. I will post some photos.
Of course, I think it's a success but I need to get my husband, Mark, to believe so... :)