Lawn Care Planner

Lawn Name: ATLANTA GA Lawn

ZIP Code: 30309

Grass Type: Bermudagrass, common

Closest Weather Station: ATLANTA DEKALB PEACHTREE AIRPORT, GA US

Lawn Size: 2,000 sf

This is your personalized Lawn Care Planner for the year. This is based on the specific attributes of your lawn including the normal weather conditions in your area, the type of grass that you have, and the size of your lawn. Navigate through the tabs on the right for more detail on each lawn care task.


Spring

All Season

  • Mow at height of 1-2"

March

  • March 12 - Weed pre-emergent herbicide application deadline. NOTE: If pre-emergent is used, wait until Fall for seeding.

May

  • May 19 - First day to seed
  • May 31 - Grub worm preventer application deadline.

Summer

All Season

  • Mow at height of 1-2"

June

  • June 6 - First day to plant plugs

July

  • July 13 - Last day to plant plugs
  • July 19 - Fertilize with 1.5 lbs of Nitrogen

August

  • August 18 - Fertilize with 1.5 lbs of Nitrogen

Fall

All Season

  • Mow at height of 1.75-3"

September

  • September 3 - Last day to seed
  • September 17 - Fertilize with 1.5 lbs of Nitrogen

October

  • October 19 - Fertilize with 1.5 lbs of Nitrogen

This fertilizer plan is based four applications per year: late Spring, two Summer, and late Fall. The Summer applications should only be done if your lawn is properly irrigated. The dates listed below are based on average historic temperatures in your area. These should only be used as a guideline, and actual weather forecasts should be used to determine actual dates.


Application Schedule

Spring:

  • July 19
    • Application Total: 1.5 lbs of Nitrogen
    • Rate: 0.75 lbs per 1000 sf

Summer:

  • August 18
    • Application Total: 1.5 lbs of Nitrogen
    • Rate: 0.75 lbs per 1000 sf
  • September 17
    • Application Total: 1.5 lbs of Nitrogen
    • Rate: 0.75 lbs per 1000 sf

Fall:

  • October 19
    • Application Total: 1.5 lbs of Nitrogen
    • Rate: 0.75 lbs per 1000 sf

(source)

Common Products and Amounts

Here are links to commonly sold products. The weight listed is the recommended amount to spread evenly over your lawn in one application.

Organic

Synthetic


Other Product Calculator

Using a different product? Enter the nutrient analysis found on the label of your product to calculate how much to apply in an application.

(format: Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium)


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The ideal days for establishment have nighttime temperatures above 65°F, and daytime temperatures below 95°F for the entirety of the growth period. The dates listed below are days with average historic temperatures in your area within this range. These should only be used as a guideline, and actual weather conditions should be used to determine actual dates. (source)


Seeding Schedule

Amount of Seed (source):

  • Establish New Lawn: 4.0 to 6.0 lbs
  • Overseed: 1.5 to 2.5 lbs

Germination Period (source): 21 days

Best Dates for Seeding (source):

Other Potential Seeding Dates (source):

  • May 19 to September 3

Plugs Schedule

Number of Plugs (source): 1125

Establishment Period (source): 60 days

Best Dates for Planting Plugs (source):

  • June 6 to July 13

Common Products

Here are links to commonly sold products. See the weights listed on the left for amount of seed to spread evenly across your lawn.

Based on your grass type, the below schedule of mowing heights is recommended.


Spring:

  • Height: 1-2"
  • The lower the mowing height, the more frequently you will need to mow. The grass will be much better quality if you mow frequently at a lower height

Summer:

  • Height: 1-2"

Fall:

  • Height: 1.75-3"
  • Mow higher as dormancy approaches

(source)

This weed control plan utilizes Growing Degree Days of crabgrass to determine ideal application timing (source). The dates listed below are based on average historic temperatures in your area. These should only be used as a guideline, and actual weather forecasts should be used to determine actual dates.


Application Schedule

Summer Annual Pre-emergent Deadline: March 12

Common Products

Here are links to commonly sold products. See the weights listed on the left for amount of seed to spread evenly across your lawn.

  • Pennington Signature Series Crabgrass Preventer
  • Prodiamine - Generic Barricade
  • Scotts Halts Crabgrass and Grassy Weed Preventer

This insect control plan utilizes Growing Degree Days of Japanese Beetles to determine ideal application timing (source). The dates listed below are based on average historic temperatures in your area. These should only be used as a guideline, and actual weather forecasts should be used to determine actual dates.


Application Schedule

Grub preventer application deadline: May 31

Common Products

Here are links to commonly sold products. Application amounts vary for different products, so follow the instructions on the label.

Grub Control

  • Bayer Complete Insect Killer (granular)
  • Bayer Complete Insect Killer (liquid)
  • Scotts GrubEx