Lawn Calendar

March-April
• Spring clean up. Spread snow piles so they melt faster.
• Remove fallen branches, thatch or rake lawns, clean mulch    and flower beds.
• Lime and Fertilizer may be applied.
• Mulch shrub beds.
• Start cutting grass very low.

May
• Turn on sprinklers system.
• Apply crabgrass pre-emergent and treat broadleaf weeds.
• Gradually start raising lawnmower height each week as
    you cut grass.
• Plant spring flowers.
• Look for grubs and insect activity.
• This is a good time to start planting shrubs and trees.

June
• Water as needed early morning or late afternoon.
• Late night watering will keep grass moist and encourages    fungus growth.
• Watering on hot sunny days and high humidity encourages    other lawn diseases.
• Fertilize and remove weeds and start pruning    Rhododendrons.

July
• Mow lawns high and hand pull weeds.
• Water as needed.
• Look for insect and diseases.
• Start pruning shrubs.

August
• Mow lawns high and water as needed.
• Plant fall perennials.
• Fertilizer may be applied.
• Prune Shrubs.

September
• Mow lawn and watch for insects and grubs.
• End of September start to prepare lawns for seeding.

October
• Each week gradually start lowering lawnmower height.
• Fertilizer and lime may be applied.
• Remove leaves off lawns on a weekly basis.
• This is also a good time for planting shrubs and trees.
• Winterize sprinklers systems.

November
• Keep leaves off grass and remove flowers.
• Plant spring bulbs before end of season maintenance.

December, January, February
• A good time to prune trees.
• Snow removal and salt/sand through the winter.
• Prepare for spring.