How to match grass types?

[Anonymous]

We've recently purchased a home and there is a very small tree in the middle of our lawn which we'd like to take out and replace with grass. How can I ensure that I am adding grass that is the same as the grass that is in the surrounding lawn? Should I use seeds or a "lawn patch"?

[Anonymous]

Take a cutting to a local garden center that sells seed. They’ll probably be able to help you match it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We've recently purchased a home and there is a very small tree in the middle of our lawn which we'd like to take out and replace with grass. How can I ensure that I am adding grass that is the same as the grass that is in the surrounding lawn? Should I use seeds or a "lawn patch"?

Chances are high around here that it's tall fescue. We are smack in what's called the transition zone, and tall fescue is predominant.

As for the lawn patch, that's just a way to sell you less seed at an inflated price. You'll never match the existing cultivar exactly. Just go get some high quality tall fescue and put it down. Keep it wet for the first two weeks and then twice a week until fall.

[Anonymous]

Thanks guys!

[Anonymous]

According to past threads, tall fescue is predominant grass type in Washington DC. Is there a good company from which we can order tall fescue grass seeds by mail? Is there such a thing as organic grass seeds?