reenSeasonal · April 3, 2026
Seasonal Lawn Care Checklist
Great lawns are built in seasons, not single Saturdays. Use this checklist to keep maintenance, feeding, and recovery work in the right order.
Spring
Clear winter debris, redefine bed edges, and resume mowing at the right height for your grass type. Address bare patches early before summer heat locks them in.
Summer
Keep a steady mowing cadence, raise height slightly in heat stress, and water deeply when needed. Spot-treat weeds instead of waiting for a full takeover.
Fall
Leaf cleanup, aeration, and overseeding set next year’s density. Fresh mulch and a final fertilization pass help turf recover before dormancy.
Common questions
When should I aerate my lawn in Southern California?
For tall fescue, fall — around October, when soil is still warm but the worst heat has passed, ideally paired with overseeding. Bermuda is the opposite: aerate it in late spring or summer while it's actively growing. On the compacted clay common in this region, annual aeration earns its keep.
Is fall fertilizing really necessary?
For cool-season grasses like tall fescue, fall is the most important feeding of the year — roots rebuild after summer stress and store energy for spring. Bermuda should be fed while actively growing in summer and tapered off as nights cool, so it isn't pushed into growth heading into dormancy.
Do I need to refresh mulch every year?
Most beds need a top-up about once a year, because intense inland sun fades and breaks mulch down quickly. Keeping a two-to-three-inch layer suppresses weeds, holds soil moisture, and protects roots from summer heat — one of the cheapest improvements a yard can get.
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