T.L.C. Tall Fescue Blend

T.L.C. Tall Fescue Blend is a special formulation of great-performing, compatible tall fescues fit together to create a beautiful, yet durable and hardy lawn. With its natural dark-green color and fine-leaved texture, deep roots, natural pest and disease resistance, and self-repairing rhizomes, T. L.C. Tall Fescue Blend should provide you with many years of beauty and durability.

This blend is specially formulated with at least one of our Titan varieties, and combined with only approved varieties specifically selected to enhance and compliment the performance of the Titan varieties. As of 2011 the following varieties are approved to be used in T.L.C tall fescue blend: Titan Rx, Titan Ultra, Titan Ltd, Hudson, Rendition Rx, Rendition, Covenant, and Kittyhawk SST. In 2011, new genetics are being introduced into T.L.C.

Why a Blend?

There are good scientific arguments validating using blends, as well as using single cultivars. Mostly it is a matter of preference, but the main reason blends are recommended is for genetic diversification. While in many cases the best answer is a single cultivar, every cultivar has its limitations. By adding additional varieties to a plant population, some of the limitations can be overcome. For example, with disease resistance, each cultivar will respond differently to an occurrence of disease. Sometimes a blend may actually resist better collectively than the individual varieties. This is especially true in considering the overall band of potential diseases.

Why T.L.C.?

We are very picky about what goes into our T.L.C. tall fescue blends. This means that we look at regional performance of specific varieties and how well they will work with our Titan grasses, ensuring that you get a great looking lawn in every bag.

T.L.C. Tall Fescue Blend Key Features

Genetic Diversification

T.L.C Tall Fescue Blends are specially formulated to combine the strengths and benefits of differing tall fescue genetics. The diversity of the varieties isn’t necessarily visible, but acts more as an insurance policy against disease and other pressures.

Grows in BOTH Sun and Shade

Shade tolerance is an important feature, especially for areas with mature landscape or near building where turf is desired on the shady side of the building. T.L.C.’s key component, Titan Rx has excellent shade tolerance. In national turf trials conducted from 2006-2009 Titan Rx demonstrated that it could take shade better than many other tall fescues. Out of 113 entries, including many popular varieties, Titan Rx had the top score in 2009 for shade tolerance at Carbondale, IL.
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Heat Tolerant

T.L.C handles the heat, thanks to its key component, Titan Rx. This was clearly demonstrated in 2010-11 during an intensely hot summer in Griffin, Georgia, where Titan Rx outperformed many other fescue varieties.
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Rhizomes and Recovery

T.L.C. Tall Fescue blend now has multiple rhizome producing varieties and aggressive tillers, enabling it better recovery, density and the ability to fill in bare spots.
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Disease Resistant

Each of the varieties in T.L.C. have improved disease resistance against many diseases including brown patch, red thread, and rust. And since T.L.C. includes the Titan genetic, T.L.C. has great come-back ability.

Great Color

T.L.C. Tall Fescue looks great with a rich, medium-dark green color making it perfect for new lawns, and overseeding existing lawns. Not too light and not too dark – just right!

Dense and Upright

T.L.C. Tall Fescue Blend provides high density, helping reduce weed infestation and promote upright attractive turf, due in part to its aggressive tillers and self-repairing rhizomes.

Deep Roots

T.L.C. Tall Fescue Blend plants go deep! Its extensive and deep root system are keep to survival in the shade as well as in the sun. They also help reduce soil erosion.