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Need help with choosing sod type KBG/fescue/rye

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Posted by topseed N Cal (My Page) on
Thu, Oct 4, 12 at 20:18

Hi,

I'm glad I found this forum with its wealth of information.

I'm planning to have new sod laid on my front yard and would like some opinions on the following two types of sod for my area.

I live in Pleasanton, CA where the summers frequently go above 100 F, and winters see frost on the lawn.

A nearby sod company is offering several varieties of sod two of which are: Mello Rye (80% Kentucky Blue and 20% Rye), and Mello Fescue(80% Dwarf Fescue, 20% Kentucky Blue).

I'm leaning towards Mello Fescue because they claim it's more durable and water conserving.
Is one better suited than the other?

Thanks for any input.

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I am a real KBG fan, but I would probably go with the Mello Fescue where you live. The Fescue will tolerate heat better, and the growth rates of the Fescue and KBG will more similar than the KBG rye mix. You will still have to water in periods of no rain however, but that's the true of all grasses.

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Yeah, I wouldn't go with ryegrass with those temps...it's going to struggle, even if you have a sprinkler system. Fescue is a lot more heat tolerant. I have enough trouble with Ryegrass in CT in the summer (80-95 degree temps).

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Appreciate the advice!

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