Northern Virginia Lawn Care Calendar

Your month-by-month guide to a healthy, beautiful lawn in the Northern Virginia area.

January-February

Plan landscape projects for spring
Service mower and equipment
Order seeds and supplies

March

Apply pre-emergent weed control
Begin mowing when grass reaches 3-4 inches
Rake and remove winter debris
Edge garden beds
Apply spring fertilizer

April-May

Continue regular mowing (weekly)
Seed bare patches
Mulch garden beds
Plant annuals and perennials
Monitor for pests and diseases

June-August

Mow high (3-4 inches) to shade roots
Water deeply but infrequently
Spot-treat weeds
Monitor for drought stress
Trim shrubs and hedges

September-October

Aerate lawn
Overseed thin areas
Apply fall fertilizer
Continue regular mowing
Plant fall bulbs

November-December

Final mowing of the season
Remove leaves
Winterize irrigation system
Apply pre-emergent for spring weeds
Protect sensitive plants

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