Orlando International Airport lawn care, month by month
| Month | Tasks |
|---|---|
| January | Apply crabgrass pre-emergent · Growth stops — final mow |
| February | Seed, sod, or plug new grass · First feeding at full green-up · Aerate / dethatch |
| March | First feeding at full green-up · Aerate / dethatch |
| April | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| May | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| June | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| July | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| August | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| September | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| October | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| November | Last nitrogen of the year |
| December | Growth stops — final mow |
Reading the Orlando International Airport lawn year
Orlando International Airport's lawn year runs on warmth: the lawn wakes after the last frost around Jan 25, hits full stride in midsummer, and goes dormant with the first frost around Jan 10. The two dates to respect most are the pre-emergent deadline in late winter — southern soil warms early — and the last-nitrogen cutoff 6–8 weeks before frost, which protects the lawn from winter injury.
Grasses that fit Orlando International Airport
Frequently asked questions
When should I plant warm-season grass in Orlando International Airport?
Seed, sod, or plug Bermuda, Zoysia, and other warm-season grasses in late spring — around Feb 8 – Feb 22 in Orlando International Airport, once soil has warmed well past the last frost. That gives new grass a full growing season to mature before its first winter dormancy.
When do I put down crabgrass preventer in Orlando International Airport?
Aim for Jan 4 – Jan 25 — the estimated stretch when Orlando International Airport soil approaches the ~55°F germination threshold, anchored to the average last frost (Jan 25). It's an estimate: a soil thermometer reading 50–55°F at 2″ depth for several days is the precise trigger, and pre-emergent must go down before crabgrass sprouts, not after.
When should I stop mowing in Orlando International Airport?
Keep mowing as long as the grass grows — in Orlando International Airport that's typically until Dec 27 – Jan 17, around the average first fall frost (Jan 10). Warm-season lawns then go brown-dormant for winter, which is normal.
What grass grows best in Orlando International Airport?
Florida is warm-season country: Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede, bahia, buffalo. See the grass guides linked below for identification and care.