When Your Lawn Should “Green-Up”

Each spring we get many calls about our lawns and when they will start to “green-up.” We understand that many of you may be concerned about the lack of greenery on your lawns, and we would like to provide some insight into why this might be happening.

As you may know, warm-season turf such as Bermuda grass, Zoysia grass, or St. Augustine grass are generally dormant during the winter months. This means that they can appear brown or straw-like until warmer temperatures return in the spring.

While we have had some warmer days recently, the soil temperature has not yet reached the threshold required for your warm-season turf to fully come out of dormancy and start greening up. Typically, the soil temperature needs to consistently reach 60°F or above for this to happen.

It's important to note that adding fertilizer early in the season can actually be harmful to your turf. When the soil is still cool, the turf's root system is not actively growing and cannot absorb the nutrients in the fertilizer. This can lead to an excess of nutrients in the soil, which can actually damage the roots and foliage of your turf.

Rest assured that this is a normal and natural process for warm-season turf. As the weather continues to warm up, your lawn should start to green up again. In the meantime, we will continue to care for your lawn as we normally would be doing.

If you have any further concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are always here to help you maintain a healthy and beautiful lawn.