Question 1

How long does RTF Tall Fescue turf take to establish?

Accepted Answer

RTF establishes rapidly when laid as an Instant Turf. RTF is a cool season grass type so it will establish in cold weather and thrives in Autumn and Spring. It can be established in the hotter months although more watering is required if laid in the summer until it has developed a good root system.

Question 2

Is RTF Tall fescue lawn invasive?

Accepted Answer

RTF is a bunch type grass and does not have stolons (surface runners). Its Rhizome (underground creeper) activity is minimal however in time it will creep into small holes of up to 30mm over the course of a year. It is not invasive when used next to a garden edge or path.

Question 3

Does RTF Tall fescue grass reseed itself?

Accepted Answer

RTF will not reseed itself if mown regularly at lawn heights. Seed of RTF is available for lawn patch ups or for increasing density of the RTF Turf lawn where foot or pet traffic has caused wear.

Question 4

How do you maintain RTF tall fescue grass?

Accepted Answer

RTF Tall Fescue will not require watering in the winter months once established. Water as required in Spring, Summer, and Autumn. Regular mowing at 40mm or higher will provide a dense lawn that is deep green in colour all year-round.

Question 5

What happens when you overwater RTF tall fescue grass?

Accepted Answer

Avoid overwatering your RTF once the turf has established. Too much water will create a shallow root system and the lawn will suffer in warm and dry conditions. A constantly over wet soil profile creates disease of the root system as does constant wet leaf conditions.

Question 6

How often should you fertilize RTF tall fescue turf?

Accepted Answer

Fertilise your RTF lawn at the start of each season with a high Nitrogen lawn food such as Lawn Solutions Premium Lawn Food 4kg.

Question 7

What month is best to put RTF tall fescue seed down?

Accepted Answer

RTF Tall Fescue can be laid as turf at any time of the year. It establishes rapidly in Spring, Summer and Autumn and can be laid in the cooler months of winter.

Question 8

What is the best height to cut RTF tall fescue turf?

Accepted Answer

RTF Tall Fescue lawn looks and performs at its best when mown at 40mm or above. Ensure your mower blades are sharp to achieve a clean cut of the soft RTF leaf.

Question 9

Does RTF tall fescue grass make a good lawn?

Accepted Answer

RTF Tall Fescue is an ideal lawn turf in Melbourne and the southern part of Victoria as it stays dark green all year round. It provides a perfect greenspace in both sunny and shaded areas when subjected to minimal traffic.

Question 10

Will RTF tall fescue turf thicken?

Accepted Answer

Your RTF Tall Fescue turf from Anco will arrive in perfect condition for laying and will develop a good root system rapidly provided adequate moisture is maintained during the establishment period. It maintains its density and does not develop a thatch mat layer as rapidly as other lawn species such as Kikuyu and Couch.

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