Thanks stubby. Do you recommend one brand over another? Scotts vs.
generic?

And do I need to aerate? Should I cover new seed with dirt or just sow
above ground and water like crazy?

Thanks,
Paul

Stubby wrote:
Paul H. Smith wrote:

New house, no rear lawn, very little shade, and no green thumb. Tried
generic fescue mid spring, covered with hay, and watered faithfully
with very little results. Didn't aerate. Should I try some type of
creeping fescue or centipede or similar? Sounds to me like that would
provide faster and more thorough coverage. Would a "creeping" grass
be more heat/sun tolerant? Bermuda in front doing well. Does fescue
or seed in general need to be covered with dirt to germinate? Live
just north of Atlanta. Need something that tolerates little shade
(for now) and a lot of heat and humidity. And some instructions for
seeding.


About 5 years ago I was directed to "Tall Fescue" because it sends roots
down 3+ feet in search of water. Thus, it doesn't brown out in mid
summer. This has worked out well in MA. Note: Tall Fescue is a
specific kind and is not just a mix of fescues.