Abstract

Thirteen materials and two controls were evaluated for 3 years at two locations for color, cover, and overall rating as acceptable turf or lawn. 10' × 16' plots were maintained at 2”, 4”, and no mowings; two, one or no fall fertilizations; with no pesticide or irrigation. Best color ratings were the fine fescues; best cover a traditional mix of Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescues and perennial ryegrass (Sunnylawn mix); dryland ecology mix and fleur de lawn;best overall rating was Sunnylawn mix, fine fescue blend, and Ram I. Materials evaluated included: 378 and 45-3 buffalograss; `Alma' bluegrama;”No Mow”; 'Azay' sheep fescue; 'Discovery' hard fescue;dwarf sheep fescue; fine fescue blend; fleur de lawn; Dryland Ecology Mix; native grass and forb mix; Flowers and Flowers Elite;Super Short Mix; creeping alfalfa; Sunnylawn mix and `Ram I' KBG were used as controls.

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