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We have property in Uintas at about 7,200 feet. It is level and has natural high grasses. I would like to plant a low grass in some areas. In the uppe...
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Colorado bluegrass or other option? #264326
Asked July 23, 2015, 1:57 PM EDT
We have property in Uintas at about 7,200 feet. It is level and has natural high grasses. I would like to plant a low grass in some areas. In the upper part of the property, there is a spring, but where I plan to plant there is a small stream that flows all but two months of the summer. If there are monsoons, the streams flow again. I was looking at planting Colorado bluegrass. I am looking for something that we do not have to spend hours maintaining and have to go up and cut the grass. The attached pictures show the grass after an Orec brush cutter of 12+ inch growth and a second round of a push weed whacker of 8 to 10 inches of growth in 4 weeks. I'd like to reduce the tall grass by a third to half. And how do we plant your suggestion?
Wasatch County Utah
Expert Response
Hello,
Perhaps you mean Kentucky bluegrass? In any case, there are a few options for you to consider planting on your property. Since you would like a lower maintenance grass, I can recommend blue grama grass, buffalograss, or the fine fescues. The fine fescues in particular make an excellent choice for high elevations.
Best regards.
Perhaps you mean Kentucky bluegrass? In any case, there are a few options for you to consider planting on your property. Since you would like a lower maintenance grass, I can recommend blue grama grass, buffalograss, or the fine fescues. The fine fescues in particular make an excellent choice for high elevations.
Best regards.