Calendar For Turf Type Tall Fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass
January
Grass is dormant and no maintenance is required.
February
Grass is dormant and no maintenance is required.
Good time to collect soil samples for fertilizer recommendations.
Great time to install new mower blades, or sharpen those old mower blades!
March
In early March, fertilize with nitrogen/phosphorus/potash (N-P-K) combination recommended by soil sample analysis as soon as grass begins to turn green.
Great time to spread lime in accordance with your soil sample results.
April
If necessary, apply a second application of fertilizer in mid to late April. If a soil sample was performed, refer to recommendations for rates of N-P-K. If crabgrass was a problem last year, apply crabgrass pre-emergent.
May
If weeds appear, either remove by hand or apply a broadleaf herbicide.
Mow to 3 or 4 inches when needed.
June
Water as required.
Mow to 3 to 4 inches when needed.
July
Water as required.
Mow to 3 to 4 inches when needed.
August
Water as required.
Mow to 3 to 4 inches when needed.
September
In early September, apply initial fall fertilizer application for color and to improve root growth in preparation for winter.
Overseed any thin areas with premium grass seed.
Water as required.
October
If not already done, overseed any thin areas with premium grass seed.
Remove fallen leaves promptly.
Apply second fall fertilizer treatment.
Apply lime as needed.
November
Grass begins to turn dormant.
December
Grass continues into dormancy, and no maintenance is required.