A comprehensive lawn care calendar was released on Mar. 31, providing homeowners with a detailed guide to maintaining their lawns throughout the year. The guide emphasizes that lawn care tasks change by season and should be adjusted according to grass type and local climate conditions.
The importance of following a seasonal plan is highlighted as key to keeping lawns healthy. Regular activities such as mowing, watering, soil testing, fertilizing, and weed control are outlined for each month. The calendar also notes that consistency in these practices leads to better results over time.
The guide distinguishes between warm-season and cool-season grasses, explaining that cool-season varieties like tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass require more attention in spring and fall when temperatures are mild. In contrast, warm-season grasses such as bermudagrass thrive during late spring and summer months when temperatures are higher.
Specific recommendations include providing supplemental water during dry winter months every three to four weeks for both grass types. Spring tasks focus on cleaning up debris, raking matted turf, applying pre-emergent herbicide, fertilizing based on soil test results, aerating if needed, overseeding bare patches after aeration or dethatching, and gradually raising mowing height ahead of summer heat.
During summer months (June through August), the guide suggests regular irrigation—about one inch per week for warm-season grasses—and continued monitoring for pests or disease. Spot-treating weeds with post-emergent herbicide is recommended throughout the growing season.
In fall (September through November), homeowners are advised to apply final fertilizer applications according to soil test recommendations; continue removing leaves; dethatch or aerate cool-season lawns; lower mowing heights before winter dormancy; and conduct another round of soil testing if necessary.
Winter requires minimal maintenance except occasional watering during prolonged dry spells or mild climates where some growth may persist. The document also answers common questions about frequency of tasks such as watering (1–1.5 inches per week during active growth), mowing schedules based on grass growth rate, annual overseeding needs, aeration intervals depending on soil type (clay versus sandy), and differences in maintenance between grass types.
Homeowners are encouraged to tailor their lawn care schedule around local weather patterns—such as timing of spring thaw or first frost—to maximize effectiveness. The resource concludes by suggesting those who find the process overwhelming consider hiring professional lawn care services.
