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Fertilizing Fescue After Overseeding: Weed Control Timing

Wait Until Grass Is Established

Apply herbicide only after the new fescue has been mowed 2–3 times. If the stand is thin, skip weed‑and‑feed and use straight fertilizer at label rates. Thick turf naturally outcompetes most weeds.

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