Orlando, Florida

Lawn Care in Orlando, Florida

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Orlando Lawn Care Calendar

Climate-specific timing for Orlando, FL (Warm-Season Southernzone). Use this as a baseline — adjust by 1-2 weeks based on the current season's weather.

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Mow season
Pre-emergent
Fertilize
Aeration
Overseeding
not applicable
Dormancy
Mow season
Pre-emergent crabgrass
Fertilization application
Aeration
Overseeding
Dormancy
Predominant grass types
Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, Centipede
Mow season
Late March through November
Pre-emergent crabgrass
Mid-February to early March — apply before Bermuda starts greening up
Aeration window
Late May through June — warm-season grasses tolerate aeration best during active growth
Overseeding
Not typically recommended in the Southeast — Bermuda recovers fastest from natural reseeding. Some operators overseed dormant Bermuda with perennial ryegrass for green winter color.
Dormancy
Late November through March — Bermuda goes brown, Zoysia turns tan, St. Augustine slows but holds semi-green color

Fertilization schedule

  1. 1.Late March: spring greenup as turf breaks dormancy
  2. 2.June: peak-season growth feed
  3. 3.August: late-summer maintenance feed
  4. 4.October: optional pre-dormancy feed (skip if first frost is within 4 weeks)

Warm-season grasses love heat and tolerate full sun. Mow Bermuda short (1-2 inches), Zoysia and St. Augustine taller (2-3 inches). Brown patch fungus and chinch bugs are the main pest pressures in humid summer months.

Lawn Care Considerations in Orlando

Southern lawns face armyworms in late summer (especially after wet stretches), brown patch fungus through humid June-September, and chinch bugs in St. Augustine. Most Southern states have nutrient management rules limiting phosphorus and timing summer nitrogen applications. Bermuda, Zoysia, and St. Augustine dominate because they thrive in heat and humidity while tolerating year-round insect pressure.

Mow frequency
Once a week during active growth (late April through October). Bermuda grows fastest — may need two cuts per week during peak summer.
Mow height
Bermuda: 1 to 2 inches. Zoysia: 1.5 to 2.5 inches. St. Augustine: 3 to 4 inches (taller shades roots and crowds out weeds). Centipede: 1.5 to 2 inches.
Water needs
1 to 1.5 inches per week during active growth. Less in spring and fall when temperatures are mild.
Irrigation
Recommended in most of the Southeast for consistent green color through summer. St. Augustine lawns especially benefit from supplemental irrigation.

Lawn Care FAQs for Orlando

Common questions homeowners ask about lawn care in Orlando.

When does mowing season start in Orlando, FL?
Late March through November
How often should I mow my lawn in Orlando?
Once a week during active growth (late April through October). Bermuda grows fastest — may need two cuts per week during peak summer.
What is the best mowing height for a lawn in Orlando?
Bermuda: 1 to 2 inches. Zoysia: 1.5 to 2.5 inches. St. Augustine: 3 to 4 inches (taller shades roots and crowds out weeds). Centipede: 1.5 to 2 inches.
When should I apply pre-emergent crabgrass control in Orlando?
Mid-February to early March — apply before Bermuda starts greening up
When is the best time to aerate a lawn in Orlando?
Late May through June — warm-season grasses tolerate aeration best during active growth
When should I overseed my lawn in Orlando?
Not typically recommended in the Southeast — Bermuda recovers fastest from natural reseeding. Some operators overseed dormant Bermuda with perennial ryegrass for green winter color.
How much water does a lawn in Orlando need?
1 to 1.5 inches per week during active growth. Less in spring and fall when temperatures are mild.
Do I need a sprinkler system for a lawn in Orlando?
Recommended in most of the Southeast for consistent green color through summer. St. Augustine lawns especially benefit from supplemental irrigation.
What grass types are common in Orlando, Florida?
Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, Centipede. Warm-season grasses love heat and tolerate full sun. Mow Bermuda short (1-2 inches), Zoysia and St. Augustine taller (2-3 inches). Brown patch fungus and chinch bugs are the main pest pressures in humid summer months.
What pests, diseases, and local regulations affect lawns in Orlando?
Southern lawns face armyworms in late summer (especially after wet stretches), brown patch fungus through humid June-September, and chinch bugs in St. Augustine. Most Southern states have nutrient management rules limiting phosphorus and timing summer nitrogen applications. Bermuda, Zoysia, and St. Augustine dominate because they thrive in heat and humidity while tolerating year-round insect pressure.

Find a Lawn Care Pro in Orlando

25 businesses listed
Free public directory of lawn care businesses in Orlando. Listings are sourced from public business data — being listed here does not mean a business uses Lawnager software. Verified business owners can claim their listing to edit contact info and services.
Terra Consulting & Design and Stump Grinding
5.0 (68)
792 E Michigan St, Orlando, FL 32806, USA
VistaValley Lawn Maintenance
5.0 (45)
11196 Cypress Leaf Dr, Orlando, FL 32825, USA
Pirana lawncare llc
5.0 (34)
4808 Camberlane Dr, Orlando, FL 32812, USA
Jose & Jose Landscaping LLC
5.0 (22)
3973 N Lake Orlando Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32808, USA
Deep Dive Lawn Care
5.0 (15)
701 Buckwood Dr, Orlando, FL 32806, USA
5star landscaping & Maintenance
5.0 (12)
1314 Romano Ave, Orlando, FL 32807, USA
Blue View Lawn Care
5.0 (1)
2405 W Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32804, USA
Lawn Love - Orlando
4.9 (171)
2295 S Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, FL 32835, USA
Firsthand Lawn and Landscape, LLC
4.9 (153)
3720 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32804, USA
Jb's Professional Services LLC DBA Miscellaneous Crew
4.9 (140)
2212 S Chickasaw Trail #128, Orlando, FL 32825, USA
Notable Landscaping, East Orlando
4.9 (95)
3840 Cassia Dr, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
GreenWorks Landscape Solutions
4.9 (78)
2584 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744, USA
Orlando Evergreen Lawn & Landscaping
4.9 (67)
7021 Grand National Dr #109, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Dr. Jack's Lawn Care
4.8 (568)
130 John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32805, USA
Reliable Lawn Services
4.8 (168)
303 Amador Cir, Orlando, FL 32810, USA
Little Green Landscaping Inc
4.8 (91)
13834 Red Mangrove Dr, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
Professional Lawncare and Maintenance LLC
4.8 (72)
10325 Woodstream Ct, Orlando, FL 32825, USA
Lawn and Order of Central Florida
4.8 (33)
1650 Avalon Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA
Ground Source Landscaping
4.7 (529)
7395 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822, USA
High Maintenance Landscape Contractors
4.7 (90)
6440 Old Winter Garden Rd, Orlando, FL 32835, USA
Grasshoppers
4.7 (74)
5735 Young Pine Rd, Orlando, FL 32829, USA
NCG Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC
4.6 (46)
6122 Masters Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
LG Home Services - Lawn Care, Mowing, Lawn Maintenance, Pressure Washing, Gutter cleaning and more
4.6 (22)
1228 Conway Rd, Orlando, FL 32812, USA
Nations Landscaping, LLC
4.4 (34)
4915 Lake Gatlin Woods Ct, Orlando, FL 32806, USA
LawnStarter - Orlando
4.3 (1036)
49 W Colonial Dr #2305, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
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