A lush, green lawn doesn’t happen by accident. Lawns in the greater Tampa Bay area face unique challenges throughout the year—heat, drought, pests, and seasonal diseases can all take a toll. The key to a beautiful lawn is tailoring care to the season. Here’s your year-round lawn care guide.

Spring: Fertilization & Weed Control

Spring is the time to wake your lawn up after winter. A slow-release fertilizer boosts early growth, while pre-emergent weed control stops crabgrass and other invaders before they take root. This is also the season to inspect for insect activity as temperatures rise.

Summer: Pest Prevention & Irrigation

Hot weather brings stress to lawns, and pests like chinch bugs and grubs thrive in the heat. Regular inspections and preventative treatments keep them in check. Water deeply but infrequently (about 1 inch per week) to encourage strong root systems. Early morning watering helps avoid fungus caused by damp overnight conditions.

Fall: Aeration & Root Strengthening

As temperatures cool, fall is the perfect time to aerate the soil, allowing oxygen and nutrients to reach the roots. Fertilizing in the fall helps strengthen your lawn for winter, and applying weed control now prevents problems in the spring.

Winter: Protection & Disease Watch

While grass growth slows, winter is when lawns are most vulnerable to diseases like brown patch. Keep leaves raked, reduce traffic on dormant grass, and continue monitoring shrubs and ornamentals for pests.