Few people know that lawns that delight us with their green freshness, in addition to the aesthetic appearance, are also extremely useful for humans. Spreading like a carpet in parks, playgrounds, various architectural buildings and household plots, it is the lawns that protect us from city noise, dust, harmful bacteria, and have a beneficial effect on the psycho-emotional state. Thanks to this grassy coating, the air is moistened, sidewalks and buildings are protected from overheating in the heat, erosion and weeds are not terrible. Therefore, if you decide to plant a lawn in your summer cottage or in the courtyard, then you definitely will not lose. However, it should be remembered that first you need to determine the purpose of your future lawn, since not every grass is suitable, for example, for a sports playground.
A great option for a lawn is reed fescue grass, the description of which is given in the article. It grows well, does not require special care, is hardy and resistant to adverse conditions.
Description and distribution
Such a perennial grass like reed fescue is one of the most unpretentious types of grass for the lawn. In nature, fescue is common in North Africa, in Asia and Europe, after naturalization spread to North America, Austria, New Zealand. In America, this plant is used to create ordinary lawns in homes.
Reed fescue has rather short rhizomes, the stem height of the plant reaches one and a half meters. The width of the sheet is from 5 to 11 mm, while the leaves are rough and flat. Inflorescence is a panicle slightly drooping, 20-30 cm long, flowering in June and July. Reed fescue grass takes root quickly, does not need special care.
Features and Benefits
An important advantage that cane fescue has over other herbs is its well-developed root system. Thanks to short but branched rhizomes, on hot and dry days the grass remains juicy and bright green, while other lawns turn yellow and dry. In addition, this herbaceous plant is unpretentious to the soil and quickly adapts to its changes. Reed fescue grows equally well in both salty and fertile soil, as well as strongly or slightly acidic. In addition, this grass is winter-hardy, and it is not afraid of melt water. Reed fescue is highly resistant to fungi and diseases.
Efficient use and cost
It should be noted that this lawn grass grows well both in the sun and in the shade, therefore it is an excellent option for parks, squares, gardens. Having resistance to frequent mowing and trampling, fescue maintains a decorative appearance and rich color.
To create a lawn, you can use only fescue or plant meadow bluegrass or English ryegrass to it. Also, reed fescue is often planted to form turf on the slopes of highways and tin roadsides, and it is also an indispensable cereal that helps to create grass stands for wetlands.
Given that the demand for this crop is not very high, then the seeds will cost inexpensively. The cost of a kilogram of cane fescue varies from 150-250 rubles, the price depends on the variety and purpose.