ENDURATURF® Sod The ENDURATURF® mixture of Dwarf Turf Type Tall Fescue grasses have been developed from selections of forage and pasture grasses that exhibit durability and strength.  Plant breeders have substantially modified this turf grass through hybridization and other techniques to produce a very desirable ornamental turf grass.  These grasses also exhibit good traffic tolerance and deep root systems.  This species was selected by plant breeders due to the disease and insect resistance, the rugged, durable characteristics and survivability under severe conditions of heat, drought, poor soils, salt and shade.  Since the first turf type tall fescue entered the marketplace, some 20 years ago, the number of varieties available has increased to approximately 150 with many more being tested.   Most recently, plant breeders have been able to refine the leaf texture of the turf type tall fescues and other species selected for the ENDURATURF® mixture until they equal that of other long accepted ornamental turf grasses.  Another recent development has been a slower rate of growth during cool weather, which requires mowing less frequently than comparative turf grasses.   You will continue to hear more about these unique species of turf grass in trade journals, from people who are encouraging conservative water use and from those who recognize the common sense values of these plant characteristics in the landscape.   Along with the plant characteristics mentioned above, a dark genetic green color has been developed into this rugged species of grass.  Certain varieties selected for the ENDURATURF® mixture exhibit early spring green-up and good late fall color as well as shade tolerance.    All of the varieties selected are non-spreading.  This grass will not invade your flowerbeds and lawn boarder areas.  Many people have installed ENDURATURF® without the cost and work of installing lawn edging.  Listed below is a summary of the attributes a homeowner or commercial grounds keeper can expect from this Turf Type Tall Fescue turf grass.     ENDURATURF® is: • Drought Tolerant • Shade Tolerant • Adaptable to Low Quality Soils • Non-Invasive • Dense and Thick • Non-Thatch Forming • Dark Green • Traffic Tolerant • Deep Root System (4-6 ft.) • Great Summer Color in High Heat • Dwarf (Slower Growing in cool months) • Medium Leaf Width (Comparable to Bluegrass) The staff at The Turf Company, Inc, has specifically compiled this information for you.