Lawn grasses.

Are St. Augustine and fescue grasses suitable lawn grasses for zones 5a/5b, northern Illinois. If not what is recommended?

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 07/23/2019 @ 2:26 pm

St. Augustine grass will not likely survive well in your area. Fescue will be barely hardy in your area. These grasses are too warm natured, and too cold natured, respectively.

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