Bermuda Grass Care Calendar
Follow this month-by-month guide to keep your Bermuda grass healthy and green all year long.
| Month | Weekly General Instructions |
|---|---|
| January | Week 1-4: Lawn is dormant. Keep off the grass during frost to prevent damage. |
| February | Week 1-2: Clean up debris. Week 3-4: Apply pre-emergent herbicide if soil temps reach 55°F. |
| March | Week 1-2: First mow of the season (scalp to remove dead tissue). Week 3-4: Check for green-up; do not fertilize until fully green. |
| April | Week 1-4: Mow weekly at 1-1.5 inches. Apply first round of fertilizer. |
| May | Week 1-4: Peak growth begins. Mow every 5-7 days. Water 1 inch per week. |
| June | Week 1-4: Apply preventative grub control. Maintain deep, infrequent watering. |
| July | Week 1-4: Watch for heat stress. Mow high if temps exceed 95°F. |
| August | Week 1-4: Continue regular mowing and watering. Watch for armyworms. |
| September | Week 1-2: Apply fall pre-emergent. Week 3-4: Slow down nitrogen fertilization. |
| October | Week 1-4: Raise mowing height slightly. Prepare for dormancy. |
| November | Week 1-4: Lawn turns brown (dormancy). Mulch leaves into the turf. |
| December | Week 1-4: Dormant period. Avoid heavy traffic and enjoy the break! |