Each season and every lawn brings its own unique challenges, but these general guidelines will get you off to a great start.
General Cool Season Lawn Tips Program
September 24, 2023
March/April
- Rake and clear debris from the lawn after snow melts
- Apply pre-emergent herbicides (like Dimension 270G) before crabgrass germinates (~55°F)
- Start mowing as the lawn begins to grow
- Aerate and dethatch your lawn
- Patch bare spots with new seeding
- Apply your first application of fertilizer to give your lawn a boost as it comes out of dormancy
May/June
- Begin irrigating regularly and ensure adequate coverage across your lawn
- Established lawns require about 1 inch of water per week
- Apply a slow-release fertilizer to prevent burning the turf while keeping your lawn fed and healthy throughout the summer
July/August
- Raising the mower height will help your grass better deal with heat stress and drought conditions
- Limit foot traffic on areas of highly stressed turf and irrigate regularly in the cool of the mornings or evenings
October
- Fall is an ideal time to overseed your lawn
- Clearing or mulching leaves will improve your lawn’s health
- Continue to water as needed
- Mow lawn until it is no longer growing and enters dormancy
- Fertilize about six weeks before the first frost to ensure your lawn has the nutrition to pop back up healthy and green next spring
