Savannah, Georgia

Lawn Care in Savannah, Georgia

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Savannah Lawn Care Calendar

Climate-specific timing for Savannah, GA (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 Savannah

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 Savannah

Common questions homeowners ask about lawn care in Savannah.

When does mowing season start in Savannah, GA?
Late March through November
How often should I mow my lawn in Savannah?
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 Savannah?
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 Savannah?
Mid-February to early March — apply before Bermuda starts greening up
When is the best time to aerate a lawn in Savannah?
Late May through June — warm-season grasses tolerate aeration best during active growth
When should I overseed my lawn in Savannah?
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 Savannah 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 Savannah?
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 Savannah, Georgia?
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 Savannah?
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 Savannah

28 businesses listed
Free public directory of lawn care businesses in Savannah. 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.
All IN One Exterior Property Maintenance, LLC
5.0 (86)
1030 US-80 W #493, Pooler, GA 31322, USA
Green’s Lawn Pros LLC
5.0 (16)
7306 GA-21, Port Wentworth, GA 31407, USA
S Bryant Lawn Care LLC
5.0 (8)
Stetson Dr, Savannah, GA 31419, USA
Turf Services Inc
5.0 (5)
140 Johnny Mercer Blvd Suite 21-C, Savannah, GA 31410, USA
Helping Angels
5.0 (3)
1217 E 38th St, Savannah, GA 31404, USA
Griffin Landscape Design & Contracting
5.0 (2)
Atlantic Ave, Savannah, GA 31405, USA
LawnStarter - Savannah
5.0 (2)
7105 Walden Park Dr, Savannah, GA 31410, USA
LAWN TEACHER
4.9 (104)
9489 Whitefield Ave, Savannah, GA 31406, USA
Davis Landscaping LLC
4.9 (66)
6714 Sand Rd, Savannah, GA 31410, USA
Morales lawn care tree work LLC
4.9 (46)
10801 Middleground Rd, Savannah, GA 31419, USA
Landscape Savannah GA
4.9 (28)
232 Stephenson Ave, Savannah, GA 31405, USA
Victory Gardens
4.9 (23)
2500 Tennessee Ave, Savannah, GA 31404, USA
Lion Lawn Care - Maintenance & Landscaping
4.8 (124)
157 Pine View Crossing, Pooler, GA 31322, USA
Sprout Landscape Management, LLC
4.8 (24)
702 Mall Blvd, Savannah, GA 31406, USA
Savannah Turf & Hardscape L.L.C
4.8 (19)
109 Pine Valley Rd, Savannah, GA 31404, USA
Grow It We Mow It LLC
4.7 (216)
407 US-80 #291, Bloomingdale, GA 31302, USA
Matt’s Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC
4.7 (26)
3110 Rowland Ave, Savannah, GA 31404, USA
Lawn Doctor of Savannah/Beaufort County
4.6 (316)
1005 US-80, Savannah, GA 31408, USA
GrassMaster Lawn Care, Inc.
4.6 (15)
5 Mall Terrace, Savannah, GA 31406, USA
Best Landscape & Maintenance LLC
4.5 (52)
1106 NE 36th St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
Tidewater Landscape Management Inc
4.2 (67)
1329 Heidt Ave, Savannah, GA 31408, USA
The Greenery, Inc.
4.2 (17)
2400 Tremont Rd, Savannah, GA 31405, USA
Low Country Landscapes Inc. AKA Low Country Lawn Management, Inc
4.1 (8)
202 Shipyard Rd, Savannah, GA 31406, USA
Bloomhouse Landscape and Irrigation
4.0 (39)
3237 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31408, USA
Savannah Eco Mowing LLC
4.0 (3)
2218 E 58th St, Savannah, GA 31404, USA
Earthscapes Landscaping Savannah GA
3.0 (2)
321 Wellington Rd, Savannah, GA 31410, USA
Savannah's Landscaping Services
5710 Ogeechee Rd, Savannah, GA 31405, USA
B&BB family lawn care service LLC
1305 Barnard St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
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