Tag Archives: cool season grass

Putting Your Lawn to Bed

Toro’s agronomist, Dr. Van Cline, tells how to put your lawn to bed for the winter — and ensure it wakes up healthy next spring.… Read more »

Posted in turf talk with Toro | Tagged cool season grass, late-season fertilizing, lawn disease, Toro, turf dormancy, Turf Talk, turf talk with Toro, warm season grass, winterizing lawn |

When to Mow

How often should you mow? How much should you cut? Dr. Van Cline, Toro’s senior agronomist, shares some lawn mowing best practices.… Read more »

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Cool-Season Grasses

Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis)
For a deep green, fine-textured, attractive lawn, choose Kentucky bluegrass. Bluegrass is able to withstand mo… Read more »

Posted in choosing the right grass | Tagged cool season grass, fine fescue, kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, rough stalked bluegrass, tall fescue |

Compare Various Lawn Planting Methods

Before replanting, spread plastic over the area to let heat kill off old turf. Seal the edges with boards or soil. See Six Steps to Planting a new Law… Read more »

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