Florida Lawn Care Calendar — Monthly Treatment Guide
A complete year-round guide to keeping your Florida lawn healthy. Never miss a treatment with our month-by-month schedule.
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January
Soil Conditioner with Humic Acid
Apply humic acid soil conditioner to improve soil health and prepare for spring growth. This helps roots absorb nutrients more efficiently when active growing season begins.
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Weed & Feed with Atrazine
Apply weed and feed containing atrazine to control broadleaf weeds while providing early-season nutrition. Apply when grass is dry and no rain expected for 24 hours.
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Apply pre-emergent to prevent crabgrass and other summer annual weeds from germinating. Timing is critical - apply before soil temps reach 55°F consistently.
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CurrentSpring Insecticide Application
Apply systemic insecticide to prevent chinch bugs, mole crickets, and grubs as temperatures rise. Granular formulations work best when watered in after application.
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Apply 9-0-12 or similar shrub fertilizer to landscape plants. Low nitrogen prevents excessive growth while phosphorus supports root development.
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Balanced Spring Fertilizer
Apply balanced fertilizer (16-4-8 or similar) to fuel spring green-up. Look for slow-release nitrogen sources for consistent feeding over 6-8 weeks.
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Peak Season Insect Control
Reapply insecticide as pest pressure increases with warmer weather. Watch for chinch bug damage in sunny areas and sod webworms in shaded spots.
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Apply soil conditioner if your lawn is prone to fungal issues. Improves drainage and soil biology to naturally suppress disease. Essential before rainy season.
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Summer Balanced Fertilizer
Apply balanced fertilizer with iron for deep green color during summer. Avoid fertilizing if heavy rain is forecast within 24 hours to prevent runoff.
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Apply second round of pre-emergent to prevent late-summer annual weeds. Choose products safe for use in high temperatures.
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Feed landscape shrubs with slow-release fertilizer. Avoid heavy fertilization during extreme heat - early morning application is best.
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Mid-Summer Insect Control
Peak pest season - reapply insecticide. Inspect lawn weekly for chinch bug damage (irregular brown patches that don't respond to water). Treat immediately if detected.
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St. Augustine is susceptible to gray leaf spot during humid summer months. Apply fungicide if spots appear on grass blades.
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Late Summer Fertilizer
Final summer feeding before fall transition. Use slow-release formula to avoid growth surge before dormancy preparation begins.
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Fall Pre-emergent
Apply pre-emergent to prevent winter annual weeds like annual bluegrass and henbit. Critical for maintaining clean lawn through winter.
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Apply insecticide to control late-season pests and grubs preparing to overwinter. Granular products should be watered in within 24 hours.
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Fall Weed & Feed with Atrazine
Apply weed and feed to control cool-season broadleaf weeds and provide fall nutrition. Last chance for atrazine application before winter dormancy.
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Final shrub feeding before winter. Use balanced slow-release formula. Avoid high-nitrogen products that encourage tender growth vulnerable to frost.
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Pre-Winter Insect Control
Final insecticide application to prevent overwintering pests. Focus on grub control to prevent spring damage when they become active.
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Apply winterizer (high potassium, low nitrogen) to strengthen roots and improve cold tolerance. Typical ratio: 0-0-25 or 5-0-20. Essential for frost protection.
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