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Metro Atlanta's five most common grasses

<b>Tall fescue</b>, a cool season grass (Tied with Bermudagrass as most popular in metro Atlanta.) <br/><b>Drought tolerance:</b> High. <br/><b>Shade tolerance:</b> Medium to high. <br/><b>Cold tolerance:</b> High. <br/><b>Establishment rate:</b> Fast. <br/><b>When to fertilize:</b> November. <br/><b>Maintenance level:</b> Medium. <br/><b>Source:</b> University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension office

Tall fescue, a cool season grass (Tied with Bermudagrass as most popular in metro Atlanta.) Drought tolerance: High. Shade tolerance: Medium to high. Cold tolerance: High. Establishment rate: Fast. When to fertilize: November. Maintenance level: Medium. Source: University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension office Phil Skinner / AJC