I have a question about grasses and grass seed.
We have several bare spots on the lawn and are looking to reseed.
What kinds of grass are out there that would do well in a northern, Zone 5 climate in full sun or part shade? It can be pretty dry sometimes and we don’t have the ability to water a lot.
What are fescues, ryegrasses, etc and how are they different from each other, and are there any know low growing and slow growing grasses so we don’t have to mow as often.
As an aside, we are starting to have problems with geese on the lawn. We have found droppings and torn up patches of grass all over the place. Why they aren’t up by the pond is beyond me…..
Madison Parks Turfgrass Mix. THIS is the BEST grass seed mix, ever. We use it all over the place. We are also in Zone 4/5.
https://lacrosseseed.com/la-crosse-seed-turf/turf/turf-mixes/madison-parks-turfgrass-mix-prod3302
You may not be able to find this exact product, so here is the make-up of the types of grass seed in this mix:
50% Kentucky Bluegrass
25% Perennial Ryegrass
25% Creeping Red Fescue
Ideal for establishing premium lawns or upgrading existing turf
• Establishes quickly & permanently
• Improved varieties for better color, shade tolerance & disease resistance
This premium, top performance mix of superior turfgrass varieties thrives in full sun or light shade.
It’s not CHEAP, but it is the best we’ve ever used. Beau has used it on construction sites for decades. It truly IS a seed mix they use on our parks and public places, so it can take a beating. It’s very reliable.