Grass seed suggestions

inchworm

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We are in the midst of regrading our backyard and correcting drainage. That of course, means overhauling a fairly dead lawn. We will be having topsoil delivered in February so we can seed the lawn in March. But I have no idea how to pick a grass seed. My requirements are:

1. We are in zone 6 (Maryland)
2. The yard is fairly shady most of the day. About 1/3 of it gets direct late afternoon sun.
3. I really, really, really don't want to water it (we're on a well).
4. While we're having topsoil brought in (as much as we can afford), the exisitng underlayer is heavy clay.

What seed (or mixture of seed) might do the best?

Thanks,
Inchworm
 

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A shade-growing fescue is what I'd get. Try the local seed/grass outlets for their fescue mixture that will grow in shade or sun. Good luck on that lawn!:mow
 

inchworm

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I spent some time on the extension office website. Seems like "tall fescue" is my best bet....


Thanks,
Inchy
 
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