Should I plant some winter rye grass in my back lawn area?
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Oct 28, 2014@Douglas Hunt Suppose you have the correct answer for this.Helpful Reply
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The Garden Frog with C Renee on Oct 28, 2014Annual rye grass would be a great idea because you need something to help with the erosion. Annual rye grass will die down next spring and will not interfere with any other grass seed or project you are doing. You will have serious erosion problems if this is a wet winter for you. good luckHelpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Oct 29, 2014The Ohio State Extension Service says, "Annual ryegrass is not recommended for use in Ohio lawns." See more on why here: http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/4000/4011.html I'm not sure where you are in Ohio, but if you are in southern Ohio they also say you can probably seed a blend of grass seed containing bluegrass and perennial rye until the end of October, which means you have like two days! My recommendation is to check with a good local nursery to get their input on your particular area.Helpful Reply
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Rose on Oct 29, 2014I want to plant annual rye grass in my garden. I have checked all the stores where I buy my gardening supplies, they don't carry it. Any suggestions?Helpful Reply
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Kim Smith on Oct 29, 2014I had read that info on the extension hotline, but wondered if anyone had experience with this grass. It is described as "tuft-like" in appearance. If I planted it alone, and then over-seeded with Ky Bluegrass in spring, would it ruin the appearance of the lawn because the initial grass is tufty pern. rye? @The Garden Frog with C Renee If I tried annual rye,it will die off for me next spring so I can reseed with something better? Something to last? Just worried about erosion and pure ugliness of big dirt/mud patch all winter.Helpful Reply
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