FEATURES & BENEFITS

Self-repairing Turf

	Quickly fills in damaged or open spots with new shoots of grass
	High level of traffic tolerance
	Dense turf without open areas prevents weed growth

Strong, deep root system and drought tolerance

	Rapid development of a deep root system
	Excellent drought and heat tolerance with less irrigation
	Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions

Grows great in sun or shade

	Excellent in the transition zone climate and other tall fescue turf regions
	Will not brown out in the intense summer heat
	One of the most shade tolerant cool season grasses

Excellent color and density

	Has fine leaves which produce a very dense, uniform sod
	Early spring greenup
	Withstands stressful hot temperatures and keeps its rich green color

Excellent insect and disease resistance

	Endophyte enhanced for improved insect, disease and drought tolerance
	Environmentally friendly, reduces chemical and fertilizer inputs

Improved value for the turf professional

	RTF sod requires less over-seeding, has fewer weed problems and prevents "wide-leafed ugly clumps" of tall fescue plants
	Young plants first build the root and shoot system; then concentrate on producing rhizomes. With RTF sod, the rhizomes are already developed
	RTF sod, with the aid of rhizomes anchors itself faster, water requirements are reduced and turf can be used sooner

Rhizomatous Tall Fescue (RTF©) is an advanced generation of turf-type tall fescue which produces rhizomes. A rhizome is an underground stem that penetrates laterally through the soil to spread the plant. Rhizomes send shoots up to the soil surface while extending new roots downward, forming a new plant. The rhizomatous nature of RTF is similar to Kentucky bluegrass. However, unlike Kentucky bluegrass RTF will survive the transition zone climate and other tall fescue turf regions.

“The advantages to this new sod are numerous” says Michelle Harvey, one of the owners of Lakeview Nurseries. “It’s ability to quickly fill in damaged spots gives it an incredible high traffic tolerance.” Michelle adds.

With a stronger, deeper root system than traditional sod, RTF is considerably more drought tolerant. “Another big advantage over Kentucky bluegrass sod is RTF’s ability to thrive in sun or shade” Michelle says. She adds that “RTF is one of the most shade tolerant of grasses and it will not brown out in strong summer sun”.

Why introduce a new type of sod? “RTF is a “greener” and more environmentally friendly sod than bluegrass” Michelle answers. “Introducing RTF to our customers is part our continuing effort to offer customers “greener” choices for their gardens and landscapes, Lakeview Nurseries, one of the countries first garden centers to use solar power as an alternative energy source announced the arrival of an all organic season long lawn care program. “RTF has excellent insect and disease resistance so it will require less chemical and fertilizer input” says Michelle.

“Just like our Kentucky bluegrass sod, our RTF sod is grown right here in Massachusetts” Michelle says. RTF is currently available for order at both the Lunenburg and Winchendon stores.

Lakeview Nurseries

308 Electric Avenue Rt 13 673 Spring Street Rt 12

Lunenburg, MA 01462 Winchendon, MA 01475

(978) 342-3770 (978) 516-0226

Both Stores are Open 8am-6pm 7 days a week

Award Winning Garden Center for Lunenburg, Fitchburg, Leominster and the rest of Central New England