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A Month-by-Month Yard Care Calendar for South Florida
Gardening advice written for the rest of the country does not fit here. We have a dry, mild season from roughly November to April and a hot, wet one from May to October. The yard grows slowly in the first and explosively in the second.
January and February
- Mow less often; the grass is growing slowly.
- Water only when the lawn shows it needs it, and follow your local watering days.
- Good months for cleanup, mulching beds and planning changes.
- On the rare cold night, cover tender tropical plants.
March and April
- The driest part of the year. Watch for dry patches and adjust sprinklers.
- Growth picks up. Return to regular mowing and edging.
- Shape hedges before the summer surge.
- Top up mulch to hold moisture in the beds.
May and June
- The rains return and hurricane season begins June 1.
- Have large trees assessed and trimmed by a licensed tree service early, not when a storm is on the map.
- Many South Florida counties and cities restrict fertilizer use during the rainy season. Check the rule where you live before applying anything.
- Expect weekly mowing from here on.
July, August and September
- Peak growth and peak storms. Keep up with mowing so the lawn is never cut too short at once.
- Keep St. Augustine grass tall. Scalping it invites weeds and stress.
- Trim hedges more often, in small amounts.
- Clear drains and low spots where water collects.
- Keep the yard free of loose items that wind can pick up.
October
- Still storm season, with heavy rain and seasonal high tides in low-lying areas.
- Growth starts to slow toward the end of the month.
- Good time to reset beds that got overgrown.
November and December
- Dry season begins. Reduce mowing and watering.
- A good window for planting, since the heat is off and roots can settle before summer.
- Pressure wash walkways, driveways and patios after months of rain and algae.
- Tidy up before holiday visitors and seasonal residents arrive.
What stays the same all year
Sharp mower blades, clean edges, and never removing too much at once. A yard on a steady schedule is easier and cheaper to keep than one rescued twice a year.
We handle mowing, edging, hedges, weeding and cleanups. We do not remove trees or apply pesticides. Details on our yard care page.
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