New York City Gardener Practice Exam

Bluegrass and fescue are classic cool-season turfgrasses that are commonly described together because they form the traditional lawn mix in temperate climates. They share a similar growing pattern—most of their vigorous growth occurs in cooler spring and fall months, with good cold tolerance and relatively fine texture in many cultivars. This pairing is a standard way people refer to lawn grasses suited for temperate regions, which is why the option that names bluegrass and fescue directly is the best choice. The other options mix warm-season grasses or different cool-season grasses that aren’t typically described together as bluegrass and fescue.