Mowing
Raise mower height to 3 1/2 inches. Mow before the grass gets above 5 inches tall. Remember grasscycling—leave clippings on the lawn.

Fertilization
Do not fertilize tall fescue at this time. Submit a soil sample for analysis to determine nutrient requirements.

Irrigation
Either water as needed to prevent drought or allow the lawn to go dormant. About 1 inch of water per application each week is adequate for irrigated lawns. Sandy soils often require more frequent watering, or about 1/2 inch of water every third day. Do not discontinue irrigation in midsummer. Water dormant lawns every three weeks in the absence of rain.

Disease Control
Check for brown patch disease.

Weed Control
Avoid the use of herbicides at this time.

Insect Control
Check for grubs in July and August and control them if necessary.

Aerification
Avoid coring tall fescue lawns at this time.

Renovation
Western Region Only! (See September-November for piedmont and coastal plain regions.) Overseed thin, bare areas as grass begins to respond to cooler temperatures; about August 15 to September 1. Use a blend of tall fescue cultivars at 6 pounds per thousand square feet. Apply a starter-type fertilizer at the time of seeding. Keep the seedbed moist with light, frequent sprinklings several times a day to ensure good germination.

Thatch Removal
It is not necessary to remove thatch.

September - November  |  December - February  |  March - May

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