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.