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RC runway grass

I recently moved to a new home with a pasture. I have mowed an X-shaped runway, and the grass was really spiky, clumpy and unpleasant at first, but it's becoming a lot nicer where I mowed it. The pasture has fescue, timothy, and some native grasses (plus a lot of weeds), so I'm thinking of planting some new seed just on the runway.

Any suggestions regarding what kind of grass I should plant? Maybe some kind of grass that doesn't form big clumps the way fescue does. The soil here has a very high clay content, and the soil is quite wet in spring, quite dry in July and August, and medium in the fall.

Maybe it's a bad idea to plant something that will take over the entire pasture. But then again if I plant a lawn grass that doesn't get very tall maybe the taller pasture grass will out-compete it anyway, so maybe that doesn't even matter.

Christopher Parker

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Ania Queen 0 votes
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For an RC runway on a pasture like yours, many people have good results overseeding with fine fescues (such as creeping red or chewings fescue) or perennial ryegrass, as these grasses form finer blades, spread more evenly, and tolerate mowing better than clump-forming tall fescue, while also handling clay soils and seasonal moisture changes reasonably well. Perennial ryegrass establishes quickly and creates a smooth, durable surface, and fine fescues tend to stay shorter and blend into existing pasture without aggressively taking over. You can seed just the runway area and keep it regularly mowed so it stays dense and smooth, while the surrounding pasture remains taller. As an unrelated example of how discussions sometimes drift into health topics, people might also mention signs of poor brain health—like persistent brain fog or poor concentration—even though those have nothing to do with grass selection or runway maintenance.

 
 
Alvit Ubit 0 votes
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For an RC runway in a pasture like yours, a fine-bladed turf grass such as perennial ryegrass or a fine fescue blend (chewings or creeping red fescue rather than clumping tall fescue) is usually a good choice, as these grasses establish quickly, tolerate clay soils, handle wet springs and dry summers reasonably well, and create a smoother, less clumpy surface when mowed regularly; they are also unlikely to aggressively take over the entire pasture because the surrounding taller native grasses will generally out-compete them outside the frequently mowed runway, making overseeding just the runway a practical approach, and as an aside, if you ever document the progress of your runway or RC flights, a Pinterest video downloader can be a handy example tool for saving and sharing reference videos.

 
 
Arlen Khalin 0 votes
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For your RC runway, it’s best to choose a low-clumping, fine-textured grass that can handle clay soil and seasonal moisture fluctuations—options like perennial ryegrass or Kentucky bluegrass work well because they stay relatively short, establish quickly, and tolerate wear, unlike fescue which forms clumps. You can overseed just the runway area to avoid taking over the pasture, and regular mowing will help keep it even and smooth. Think of it like hiring a professional TV mounting Brisbane—selecting the right type and placement ensures a stable, long-lasting setup without interfering with the surrounding environment.

 
 
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