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Fescue Rescue Grass Seed (2-pack)

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(2) 5lb. Bag, Covers up to 5,000 sq. ft.

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Tall fescue grass seed mix

Dark green, A-LIST-approved tall fescue grass seed mix with superior tolerance to drought and wear.

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Your lawn's new best friend, turf type tall fescue

Fescue Rescue Grass Seed is a premium tall fescue grass seed blend built from three turf-type cultivars. It fills bare spots, thickens thin lawns, and grows deep roots that hold up through heat and drought. With an 85% germination rate and 99.9% weed-free seed, it works for overseeding or starting fresh. Pair it with your Custom Lawn Plan for the right timing and nutrition.

What makes Fescue Rescue grass seed different

  • 85% germination rate, 99.9% weed free
  • Drought and heat tolerant deep root system
  • Three premium cultivars in one blend
  • A-LIST approved for quality and sustainability
  • Sprouts within 14 days under ideal conditions
  • Covers up to 5,000 sq ft with two bags

Ingredients

Three turf-type tall fescue cultivars selected for dark green color, drought resistance, and deep root development. Each variety is A-LIST approved, meaning it meets high standards for quality, sustainability, and reduced maintenance.

How to use

  1. Time it right. Plant in spring or fall when temperatures are between 55 and 75 degrees F. Winter dormant seeding works below 40 degrees F.
  2. Set your rate. Use 2 lbs per 1,000 sq ft for overseeding, or 8 lbs per 1,000 sq ft for new lawns and heavy repair.
  3. Start low on your spreader. Begin at the lowest setting and adjust up until you hit the right coverage.
  4. Water consistently. Keep the seed moist for 1 to 3 weeks until it sprouts. Light, frequent watering beats one heavy soak.
  5. Watch it fill in. Expect to see sprouts in 7 to 14 days. Keep foot traffic light until your new grass is established.

When is the best time to plant Fescue Rescue grass seed?

Fescue Rescue grass seed grows best when planted in spring or fall, when temps are between 55 and 75 degrees F.

You can also do a dormant seeding in winter when temps drop below 40 degrees F. The seed sits tight until conditions are right, then gets a head start come spring.

How long does Fescue Rescue take to germinate?

Fescue Rescue typically germinates in 7 to 14 days when you keep the seed consistently moist, and conditions are right.

Plan on watering lightly 1 to 3 weeks until you see sprouts pushing through. A little patience here goes a long way toward a thick, green lawn.

How much Fescue Rescue seed do I need for my lawn?

Fescue Rescue covers up to 5,000 sq ft at the overseeding rate.

For overseeding healthy lawns, use 2 lbs per 1,000 sq ft.

Starting a brand new lawn or patching lots of bare spots? Go with 8 lbs per 1,000 sq ft for full coverage.

Can I use Fescue Rescue to fix bare spots in my lawn?

Fescue Rescue is a great pick for patching bare spots. Spread seed heavily over the area and topdress with a thin layer of soil.

Keep the spot moist for 1 to 3 weeks until germination kicks in. With an 85% germination rate and 99.9% weed-free seed, you'll see results fast

Can I mow after overseeding with Fescue Rescue?

After overseeding with Fescue Rescue, hold off on mowing until the new grass is tall enough to mow.

Keep foot and other traffic light while the seedlings get established. Giving them a few weeks to root in helps those deep root systems develop the way they should.

What is the difference between tall fescue and fine fescue?

Our Fescue Rescue Tall Fescue blend is designed for full sun, high traffic, and is extremely drought tolerant. It may struggle in heavy shade or areas that hold too much moisture.

Our Shade Select Fine Fescue blend has thinner blades and loves the shade. It may struggle in areas that get high heat and direct sunlight through most of the summer.

If your yard gets full sun to partial shade, Fescue Rescue Tall Fescue is your best bet.

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Fescue Rescue Grass Seed (2-pack) has mixed reviews regarding its effectiveness and growth rate. Some customers report significant improvement and quick growth, while others experience disappointing results or no noticeable change.

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  • Angelia

    Verified Buyer

    LocationDenver, Colorado

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    Amazing customer service and products

    The fescue Rescue grass seed did wonders for our grass. It was virtually all dead. And this stuff brought it back to life and we live in the semi desert. DENVER COLORADO. THANK YOU SUNDAY LAWN

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  • Ali

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    LocationBoise, Idaho

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    Tons of green growth

    This seed blend combined with Sunday’s fertilizers worked awesome for our struggling Idaho lawn. I seeded 3 times over the course of about 2 months and we had tons of growth and it’s continuing to fill in bare spots months later.

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  • Jayme B.

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    LocationUtah

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    Watch out for clumping fescue!

    I debated adding a star because it did germinate…after using I started getting dark clumps of fescue over my lawn, sure enough reading the label closer and talking with support found that the mix has clumping fescue in it. Absolutely ruined the look and feel of my lawn. It’s now super bumpy due to the taller, random clumps of fescue all over, and the look is horrble. Two years later it continues to spread through out the lawn despite not using it again…but they said they were sorry. Valuable lesson learned for me to thoroughly read labels. No choice now but to continue to let it spread, and/or continue to use it to complete the hostile takeover of my lawn.

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  • Sara

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    LocationBoston

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    Lawn is looking amazing with this seed

    Works great!

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  • sook s.

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    fescue Rescue grass seed is amazing

    it just great I'm overseeding this fescue rescue for a patch on a bare area It sprouts dark green grass. I ordered two more bags. thank you

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  • Matt W.

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    High expectations, no results

    Filled in this hole from a concrete block with fresh topsoil. Generously seeded and carefully raked in, then watered every day for 4 weeks. Nothing going on. Pretty disappointed.

    Sunday

    We're sorry to hear that your results weren't as expected! Sunday normally works wonders, but every lawn is unique and can experience different challenges from one season to another. Have you connected with your Yard Advisor yet? They're here to help you make the most of your products. You can reach them at [email protected] or by calling 415-903-6932.

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  • Mc

    Verified Reviewer

    LocationAurora, CO

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    Do not buy!

    It has zero germinazione. Do not buy it.

    Sunday

    We're sorry to hear that this was your experience with Sunday! There are a few factors that may have affected your seed germination. 1. Applying the correct rate (or amount of seed). By over-application, we're referring to applying outside of our labeled and recommended seed rates. Over-application of seed can result in too much seed in a single area and cause it to not germinate successfully. 2. Watering correctly is critical. The soil needs to be moist, but not saturated, until grass has germinated. If it gets dried out even for a few days, it may not grow from the soil. 3. Germination rates should be about 7-21 days, but can be more if conditions are not quite right.

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  • Luna H.

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    LocationLayton, Utah

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    Added more weeds to my lawn

    My front and back yards are not connected. I have cement and space between each. My back yard had a small amount of thistle in one area, for many years, has NEVER spread before. I used to just mow over them and they would grow back slow. I had dandelions from my front yard neighbor. I purchased the dandelion killer and rescue seed to help. Both of my lawns have weeds I haven't even seen before. I can't get rid of them. They came right after I used this product.

    Sunday

    We're sorry to hear that your experience was not as expected! If you've recently raked or tilled your area in order to spread new seed, you may have disturbed a seed bank in your lawn, which can lead to new weeds that you haven't experience before. It sounds like the thistle in your lawn was well-established; these mature weeds can require multiple applications of weed control. For best results, apply in direct heat and sunlight, and try removing any seed heads and splitting the stems of mature weeds before applying weed control.

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  • Cameron G.

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    LocationCortlandt Manor, NY

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    Little to no germination

    I applied several bags of this a couple of weeks ago for a Spring seeding and there were many bare spots I was trying to fill in. After weeks of watering and rain, and proper temperatures, I see very little germination in some places, and none in others. Hard to tell how it's worked on the rest of the lawn, but feels like I wasted my money at this point.

    Sunday

    We're sorry to hear that this was your experience with Sunday! There are a few factors that may have affected your seed germination. 1. Applying the correct rate (or amount of seed). By over-application, we're referring to applying outside of our labeled and recommended seed rates. Over-application of seed can result in too much seed in a single area and cause it to not germinate successfully. 2. Watering correctly is critical. The soil needs to be moist, but not saturated, until grass has germinated. If it gets dried out even for a few days, it may not grow from the soil. 3. Germination rates should be about 7-21 days, but can be more if conditions are not quite right.

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  • ADAM

    Verified Buyer

    LocationFort Wayne, IN

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    Works great

    Works great

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