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Aerating and Overseeding Fescue Under Water Restrictions

Current rules allow watering every other day, but fescue germinates best with daily light watering. If you aerate thoroughly and drag the lawn to break up cores, you’ll improve seed-to-soil contact and can achieve decent results even with alternate-day watering. Don’t forget to get a watering permit.

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