Lawn Management Information
Below are a few reminders for lawn management in 2025 growing season.
• Rough bluegrass is probably the best grass in Montana for shady areas.
• Kentucky bluegrass is the best grass for open sunny areas with well-drained soil.
• Annual ryegrass can be used as a cover crop following vegetable production.
• The standard lawn mix is 60% Kentucky bluegrass, 30% creeping red fescue and 10% annual ryegrass.
• Zoysiagrass does not grow well in Montana. Montana summers are not warm enough for warm-season grasses.
• Lawn requires one inch of water per week. A tuna fish can i...
