In Phoenix, lawn care is all about timing around extreme heat. Mow, water, and feed at the right moments and your grass can thrive; get it wrong and the summer sun will finish it off. Here's the calendar we follow for yards across the Valley.
Bermuda grass, the most common lawn in Phoenix, should be mowed weekly during the growing season, keeping it around one to two inches tall. Never cut more than a third of the blade at once, and leave clippings where they fall to shade the soil and hold moisture.
Water deeply and early in the morning, between 4 and 8 AM, so less evaporates in the desert air. Most established lawns do better with fewer, deeper soakings than daily light sprinkling, which encourages shallow roots that scorch quickly.
Fertilize Bermuda in late spring, around May, once the soil has warmed, then feed lightly every four to six weeks through summer. Avoid fertilizing during peak heat waves or in fall, when growth slows and tender new blades can be damaged.
Overseeding with ryegrass in October keeps color in your lawn through winter when Bermuda goes dormant. In spring, watch for weeds as temperatures climb, and treat early before they spread. If you're not sure what your lawn needs this month, we're happy to walk it with you and explain before any work begins.