Lawn Care/Tampa, FL

Lawn Care Plan for Tampa, FL

Climate Zone
9b
Season
February–November
Top Grass
St. Augustine

Common Grass Types in Tampa

Lawns in Tampa typically grow St. Augustine, Bermuda and Zoysia. Each type has different mowing heights, watering needs, and fertilizer schedules. Your plan accounts for all of this.

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Zone 9b Growing Season

In USDA Zone 9b, the active growing season runs from February through November. Your lawn care plan is built around this window, with the right products timed to your local conditions. Pre-emergent, fertilizer, and weed control are all scheduled so you know exactly when to act.

Seasonal Timing for Tampa

Spring
Pre-emergent herbicide, first mow, light fertilization. Soil temps need to hit 55°F before your lawn is ready.
Summer
Regular mowing, deep watering, pest monitoring. Stay on top of grubs and chinch bugs.
Fall
Aeration, overseeding (cool-season), final fertilizer. This is when cool-season lawns get their best growth.
Winter
Equipment maintenance, soil testing, planning for next season. Most lawns go dormant during this period.

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