Warm Season Lawncare Calendar
A month-by-month guide on how to keep your warm season grass (Bermuda, Zoysia and Centipede) healthy and looking it’s best year round.
March |
· Do a quick soil and/or pH test. Apply Mag-I-Cal if needed. · Apply Jonathan Green Veri-Green & Crabgrass Pre-Emergent once soil temperatures reach 50°F. |
April |
· Apply Jonathan Green Lawn Weed Control or Bonide WeedBeater Ultra to control broadleaf weeds if needed. |
May |
· After grass has broken dormancy, apply Jonathan Green Veri-Green fertilizer or Jonathan Green Weed & Feed if weeds are present. · Once soil temperatures reach 65° to 75°F, warm season grasses can be planted. · Apply Jonathan Green Veri-Green for Seeding and Sodding to fertilize new lawns. · Do not apply weed controls to newly seeded or sodded lawns until they have been mowed 3-4 times. |
June |
· Apply Jonathan Green Lawn Weed Control or Bonide WeedBeater Ultra to control broadleaf weeds if needed. Do not apply if you are planning to seed or sod within 4 weeks of application. |
July |
· Seeding/sodding and fertilization should be done by July 15. |
August |
· Apply Jonathan Green Crabgrass Pre-Emergent to prevent winter weeds. Do not apply if you are planning to overseed with annual rye grass. |
September/October |
· Overseed with winter/annual rye grass if desired. |
November-February |
· Lawns are in their dormant phase and little is required theses months. · Apply Bonide WeedBeater Ultra if needed while temperatures are above 50°F. |