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Black Beauty Tall Fescue – Retail Turf Pricing and Specifications
Black Beauty Tall Fescue sod is a blend of 70% tall fescue, 20% bluegrass, and 10% ryegrass, which offers better drought and shade tolerance than bluegrass alone. We recommend Black Beauty Tall Fescue sod for most residential applications, since it grows well in sun or shade, requires less water and fertilizer once established, and has a uniform growth habit with excellent wear tolerance. Pricing and specifications for Black Beauty Tall Fescue are listed below. For homeowners and landscaping contractors, we offer sod sales to customers in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Call us at 888-934-5999 to place your order or request a quote for installation. If you plan to install sod yourself, be sure to read our installation guide and use our square footage calculator before ordering!
| Black Beauty Tall Fescue Sod | Price per Sq Ft |
| 10,000 sq ft and up | $0.59 per sq ft |
| 8,000 to 9,900 sq ft | $0.61 per sq ft |
| 5,000 to 7,900 sq ft | $0.65 per sq ft |
| 2,000 to 4,900 sq ft | $0.71 per sq ft |
| 1,000 to 1,900 sq ft | $0.74 per sq ft |
| 500 to 900 sq ft | $1.00 per sq ft |
| 10 – 490 sq ft* | $1.10 per sq ft* |
*Quantities of less than 500 sq ft must be purchased in increments of 10 sq ft and picked up at our Franklin, NH location. Please call first for availability. Quantities of 500 sq ft or more can be delivered at no additional charge within southern NH or eastern MA and must be ordered in increments of 100 sq ft. An additional delivery fee may apply for locations north or west of Franklin, NH and vary based on mileage. Each pallet holds up to 600 sq ft. Grass sod orders may not be cancelled or changed less than 2 business days prior to scheduled delivery or pickup.
Please note: Pricing is subject to change at any time.
Proper care and maintenance is essential for healthy growth of your new sod lawn. Download our care and maintenance guide for advice on watering, mowing, and fertilization.
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BLACK BEAUTY TALL FESCUE CHARACTERISTICS
Black Beauty Tall Fescue sod has a natural, dark green color and a uniform leaf texture. When properly watered and fertilized it can maintain its color throughout the year. It is a “turf type” tall fescue which grows thick and dense, giving it excellent wear tolerance.
RECOMMENDED USAGE FOR BLACK BEAUTY TALL FESCUE
Recommended for both residential and commercial lawns.
TEMPERATURE TOLERANCE
Black Beauty Tall Fescue thrives in both cool and warm weather and will tolerate very cold winters.
DROUGHT RESISTANCE
Black Beauty Tall Fescue sod is much more resistant to drought than bluegrass alone. Requires 30% to 50% less water than bluegrass once established.
SHADE ADAPTATION
Black Beauty Tall Fescue grows well in full sun but also tolerates shade well. Requires at least 4 hours of filtered sunlight per day for best results.
BLACK BEAUTY TALL FESCUE LAWN MAINTENANCE
Taking good care of your lawn often requires no more work overall than taking poor care of it. A lawn that is properly mowed, fertilized and watered has far fewer problems with weeds, diseases and insects. A well-kept lawn also remains dense and attractive, providing you much more enjoyment and environmental benefits.
WATER NEEDS
Although Black Beauty Tall Fescue has superior drought tolerance, it is important to supply adequate water for the first year or two until it has established a deep root system. Apply 0.5 to 1 inch of water as a deep soaking every 5 to 7 days. This will encourage a deep healthy root system during dry or hot periods. Avoid frequent, shallow watering that results in shallow roots, permitting weed germination and growth.
MOWING AND THATCHING
Black Beauty Tall Fescue’s optimum mowing height is 2 to 3 inches for a high quality lawn. Mow regularly with a sharp rotary or reel mower. Allow clippings from frequent mowing to remain on the lawn. Never remove more than 1/3 of the shoot growth at one mowing. This type of sod forms very little thatch.
SOIL AND FERTILIZATION NEEDS
Adapts to a wide range of soil conditions. Has a rather deep, extensive root system for a cool-season grass that makes excellent use of soil moisture and mineral nutrients. Has good tolerance to saline soil conditions. Fertilize twice a year, spring and fall, with a complete fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphate and potassium. Apply N at 2 to 4 lbs. per sq. ft. per year. Will respond well to high nitrogen applications to achieve a higher quality turf. Water thoroughly after fertilization.
DISEASE, WEED, AND INSECT CONTROL
The genetically superior varieties in Black Beauty Tall Fescue sod enable it to withstand many insects and diseases. It also contains natural endophytes which produce defensive alkaloids that are toxic to many surface feeding insect pests. This greatly reduces the need for fungicides and insecticides. All information is based on average/normal conditions. Individual sites and situations may differ. Therefore, contact your local nursery or county Extension Office for more detailed information on specific maintenance questions.
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