By George Weigel/The Patriot-News Q: What's the best kind of grass for overseeding clay soil that doesn't get much sun? Or should I just give up? A: The best type of seed for shade is fine fescue.

If you’re having trouble getting grass to grow in a shady area of your yard, your best option may be a cool-season grass called tall fescue. However, tall fescue must receive at least three to ...

Creeping Charlie feels impossible to get rid of, but the answer may lie in a different tactic. Try these lawn care tips to ...

A super-turf blend of fescue grasses is creeping onto Minneapolis-St. Paul-area lawns, thanks to growing concerns about water usage and a desire for less mowing.

Creeping bentgrass, a very desirable turf species for golf courses, becomes a weed in bluegrass lawns because it appears as patches of finer grass, usually lighter in color.

Whereas with bentgrass, it’s creeping, so the grass grows along the dirt. The ball doesn’t sit up as much. The fescue is more tightly bunched and dense, making the ball sit right up.