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Optimum mulching material for fine fescue establishment

By Emily Braithwaite and Alec Kowalewski, Oregon State University

Six types of mulching materials side by side

It’s not uncommon for homeowners to begin using commercial “patch and repair” products on their lawns to seed bare or damaged areas from the previous seasons. These products contain about 85 to 90% inert matter (i.e. wood or paper based-mulch) to help retain moisture, and the other 10 to 15% is fertilizer and grass seed.