Summer Lawn Care in Macon, Georgia
Month-by-month summer lawn care for Macon homeowners. What to do, when to do it, and what to avoid on Bibb County ground.
Summer lawn care
Summer in Macon, Georgia
Summer in Macon means extended heat, high humidity, and relentless pressure on your lawn from weeds, insects, and disease. Proper watering, mowing height adjustments, and proactive pest monitoring are essential to keep dense red clay turf healthy through Bibb County's hottest months.
Month by month
Your Summer Lawn Care Calendar
June
Increase mowing height to 2-2.5 inches in June. Taller grass develops deeper roots and handles heat better.
Water deeply and infrequently: 1 inch per week in 2-3 sessions, early morning before 10 AM.
Apply summer fertilizer with slow-release nitrogen. Fast-release fertilizer in heat can burn turf.
Scout for armyworms, chinch bugs, and grub activity.
July
Macon summers average 90+ degrees for months at a time. Consistent nutrition and deep watering keep turf from going dormant prematurely.
Monitor for dollar spot and pythium blight, especially in areas with poor air circulation. Macon's humidity makes fungal pressure relentless in July.
Continue post-emergent weed treatments for nutsedge, spurge, and crabgrass escapes.
Never remove more than one-third of grass height per mowing. Scalping in summer heat can kill turf.
August
Watch for large patch symptoms as nighttime temperatures start dropping toward 70°F.
Begin planning fall aeration and overseeding. Clay soil compacts under foot traffic all summer. Plan for aeration in early fall.
Reduce nitrogen applications as summer ends. Heavy feeding now weakens grass heading into fall.
Check irrigation system coverage and adjust for any dry spots that developed during summer stress.
Avoid these
Common Summer Lawn Care Mistakes
Watering lightly every day
Instead: Frequent shallow watering trains roots to stay near the surface. Water deeply (1 inch) two to three times per week to encourage deep root systems that survive heat.
Mowing too low during heat stress
Instead: Keep bermuda at 2-2.5 inches in summer. Taller grass shades the soil, reduces water evaporation, and competes better against weeds.
Applying fast-release fertilizer in extreme heat
Instead: Fast-release nitrogen in 90°+ temperatures burns turf. Summer fertilizer applications should always use slow-release formulations.
Ignoring insect damage until it is obvious
Instead: By the time you see dead patches from chinch bugs or armyworms, significant damage has occurred. Monthly scouting catches infestations early when treatment is most effective.
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Common questions
Summer Lawn Care Questions
How often should I water my lawn in Macon during summer?
Water deeply 2-3 times per week, providing about 1 inch of total water. Water early in the morning before 10 AM to reduce evaporation. Avoid daily light watering — it creates shallow roots that cannot survive 90°+ heat.
How high should I mow my grass in Macon's summer heat?
Raise your mowing height to 2-2.5 inches during summer. Taller grass shades the soil, reduces water loss, and competes better against weeds. Never remove more than one-third of the blade per cut.
How do I know if my lawn has chinch bugs or armyworms?
Chinch bugs cause irregular dead patches that spread outward, typically starting near driveways or sidewalks. Armyworms create more uniform damage and you can often see them feeding at dusk. Both require professional treatment to stop quickly.
Why does my Macon lawn get brown spots in summer?
Brown spots in summer can be caused by drought stress, fungal disease (dollar spot, pythium), or insect damage. The cause determines the treatment. Fungal issues need fungicide, not more water. Insect damage needs targeted pest control. A professional diagnosis avoids wasted time and money.
Does Attaboy treat lawns in Macon during summer?
Yes. Summer is one of the most active treatment seasons. We provide fertilization, post-emergent weed control, insect scouting and treatment, and disease management throughout Macon and Bibb County. We do not pause service during hot months.
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