Should start by saying, I seeded brand new Tall Fescue on April 20th. Spring seeding ... I know, I know ... it's not the best time. And I know my chances getting through a TN summer aren't great. But honest to God I just wanted to learn more about my lawn, and not have to mow dirt & weeds another year. I would say, honestly, that it came in much better than I expected it to, thanks to some great timing with a ton of rain and agreeable soil temps.
Starter Fert, trying to get better at watering, got a better mower (mowing high), N-EXT Bio Pack, Brown Patch Fungicide, I really got into it. Not all at once, but over time. Then I went on vacation and temps went up. Uhhg. I came back to a yard that had dead spots (brown patches of grass that died together, pretty sure it's not brown patch but could be). But my bigger concern is that, my fescue seems to be wilted out. It's not "standing up" and doesn't seem to be growing much, even after watering (1.5"-2" a week) and mowing every 3rd day (again, about 4" mow). You can kind of see it in these photos:
It just seems matted down, or wilted out. Is this what is being referred to when you say the lawn is "Melting Out"? I'll post one more picture of the seed I used. It seems to be more of a "fine" fescue, so maybe the blades themselves aren't meant to be mowed as high, due to the weight / structure of the blades?
Again... I'm not sure so I'm just kind of guessing. Any pointers or advice is very much welcome!

Starter Fert, trying to get better at watering, got a better mower (mowing high), N-EXT Bio Pack, Brown Patch Fungicide, I really got into it. Not all at once, but over time. Then I went on vacation and temps went up. Uhhg. I came back to a yard that had dead spots (brown patches of grass that died together, pretty sure it's not brown patch but could be). But my bigger concern is that, my fescue seems to be wilted out. It's not "standing up" and doesn't seem to be growing much, even after watering (1.5"-2" a week) and mowing every 3rd day (again, about 4" mow). You can kind of see it in these photos:


It just seems matted down, or wilted out. Is this what is being referred to when you say the lawn is "Melting Out"? I'll post one more picture of the seed I used. It seems to be more of a "fine" fescue, so maybe the blades themselves aren't meant to be mowed as high, due to the weight / structure of the blades?

Again... I'm not sure so I'm just kind of guessing. Any pointers or advice is very much welcome!