• By Leslie P. Rose
• Posted Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Fall Is the Time for Tall Fescue Lawn Maintenance

Tall fescue is a cool-season turfgrass. During the fall as temperatures cool, tall fescue plants break dormancy and begin actively growing again. This makes the fall a great time for renovation, seeding, and maintenance of tall fescue lawns.

North Carolina Cooperative Extension has lots of resources and information to help you make sure you plant your lawn correctly and have success. See our article on fall lawn maintenance for all the details.

You can also contact our office at 336-703-2850 or extension@forsyth.cc for further assistance.