Florida Lawn Care Schedule: Your Month-by-Month Guide

Maintaining a lush, healthy lawn in Florida requires a consistent lawn care schedule tailored to the unique climate and grass types of our beloved Florida. Whether you’re in northern, central, or southern Florida, this comprehensive month-by-month lawn care calendar will help keep your grass looking its best year-round.

We have the full schedule here and an infographic you can download and keep with you so you don’t forget important events!

Florida Lawn Care Must-Haves

Before diving into the monthly schedule, make sure you have these essential tools and supplies:

• Lawnmower with sharp blades
• Edger and string trimmer
• Irrigation system or sprinklers
• Fertilizer spreader
• High-quality fertilizer formulated for Florida lawns
• Pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides
• Insecticides for common Florida lawn pests

Florida Lawn Care Schedule by Month

January

• Mow less frequently, only as needed
• Water only if necessary during dry spells
• Apply pre-emergent herbicide to prevent spring weeds

February

• Gradually increase mowing frequency
• Check for signs of insect damage and treat if needed
• Prune trees and shrubs before new growth begins

March

• Begin regular weekly mowing
• Water deeply and infrequently to encourage deep root growth
• Apply first round of fertilizer

April

• Mow weekly, leaving grass clippings to recycle nutrients
• Water as needed to maintain moisture without overwatering
• Treat for common spring insects like chinch bugs and mole crickets

May

• Increase mowing height to protect grass from summer heat
• Water deeply and less frequently
• Apply second round of fertilizer
• Spot-treat weeds as they appear

June

• Mow twice weekly if needed
• Water early morning to minimize evaporation
• Watch for signs of drought stress and adjust watering accordingly
• Treat for summer pests like sod webworms and armyworms

July

• Maintain twice-weekly mowing
• Water deeply to maintain 1 inch of water per week
• Apply third round of fertilizer
• Treat for grubs if needed

August

• Mow twice weekly
• Water as needed to prevent drought stress
• Spot-treat weeds
• Monitor for signs of fungal disease and treat promptly

September

• Reduce mowing frequency as grass growth slows
• Water less frequently but deeply
• Apply final round of fertilizer
• Treat for fall armyworms if needed

October

• Mow as needed
• Reduce watering frequency
• Monitor for large patch fungus and treat if necessary

November

• Mow only as needed
• Water only if dry conditions persist
• Apply pre-emergent herbicide for winter weed control

December

• Mow occasionally to maintain neat appearance
• Water only during extended dry spells
• Avoid fertilizing to encourage winter dormancy

Northern Florida Lawn Care Schedule

In addition to the general month-by-month schedule, keep these points in mind for northern Florida lawns:

• Overseed with ryegrass in fall for a green winter lawn
• Begin mowing overseeded lawns in late February or early March
• Apply pre-emergent herbicide in late February to control summer weeds

Central Florida Lawn Care Schedule

For central Florida lawns, make these adjustments to the standard schedule:

• Begin mowing in late February
• Apply first round of fertilizer in early March
• Treat for mole crickets in late April through June
• Watch for signs of Take-All Root Rot and treat as needed

Southern Florida Lawn Care Schedule

In southern Florida, keep these schedule variations in mind:

• Mow year-round as needed, with less frequent mowing in winter
• Water to supplement rainfall, aiming for 1 inch per week
• Fertilize in late spring, summer, and early fall
• Monitor for pests and diseases year-round and treat promptly

Following this Florida lawn care schedule, tailored to your specific region, will help you maintain a beautiful, healthy lawn throughout the year. For expert advice and top-quality lawn care products, trust Council Oxford, central Florida’s premier agricultural solutions provider.