"William W. Plummer" wrote:
"Steveo" wrote in message
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"William W. Plummer" wrote:
"Steveo" wrote in message
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Timothy wrote:
On Sat, 15 May 2004 00:48:32 +0000, Steveo wrote:

"William W. Plummer"
wrote: Quick fix: annual rye grass ("builders' grass") Good
fix: any mix
with
a high percentage of "tall fescue" seed. It sends roots 2-3'
down
to get water and doesn't get brown in summer.

Do you have a link to this tall fescue with 2-3' roots?

I've used a tall fescue called "crew cut" which is said to have
up
to
18 inches of root and 13 inches of mature hight. 3 foot... hmm,
do I smell
a
fish story ..? lol

It might be a pasture fescue, would you plant that in
your lawn?
Tall Fescue was derived from a weed grass. You can find it in the
Ortho weed book.
Scotts has finally come out with a tall fescue, Rebel II is a label
you'll see, and I seem to recall a company named York having a
product. You must read the labels, looking for "tall fescue" only in
the mix. Other fescues won't help you.

You don't have to tell me what turf type tall fescue is. So I
ask you again..Do you have a link to this tall fescue with
2-3' roots?

Mind your manners, please.
Here is a quote from a http://www.paulparent.com . Paul's credentials
are on the home page of the site.

"The next seed to germinate will be Tall Fescue the seed that makes your
lawn look good all year long. This plant will produce a root system 3 to
4 feet deep into the ground to find water during dry periods and water
bans. Tall Fescue will need ..."

Oh, so now it's 3 to 4 foot roots on tall fescue. Bullcrap.

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