Fescue

Pros:

• Takes less water to establish
• Takes less fertilizer
• Stays greener longer in the heat

Cons:

• Need good soil
• Requires more mowing
• Doesn’t do as well in full shade
• It is (only) somewhat self-repairing

Bluegrass

Pros:

• Less mowing
• Self-repairing
• Does better in poor soil
• Does better in poorly drained soil

Cons:

• Uses more water
• More fertilizer needed for lush lawn
• Goes dormant faster in heat