Lawn Care Schedule for Greenville, SC

62°F at 2-inch depth · Asheville 13 S station, 41 mi

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Fertilizer

IN WINDOWMODERATE CONFIDENCE

Cool-season spring nitrogen

A modest spring nitrogen feeding wakes Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, and ryegrass after winter dormancy, supporting root recovery and steady leaf growth without the surge that invites disease. Heavier feedings belong in fall when cool-season grass is actually building reserves.

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Shallow soil temperatures are in the action band at 61.9°F at the Asheville 13 S sensor, 41 miles from your location.

Window: Apr 1 to May 31. Window typically open for 2 to 3 weeks.

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Safety details (REI, air-temp ceiling, pre-rain)

Re-entry interval is not required for this product.

Air temperatures above 85°F can volatilize the product or stress the lawn. Wait for cooler conditions.

Air temperatures below 40°F slow uptake and reduce efficacy. Wait for warmer conditions.

Apply at least 24 hours before forecast rain so the product binds before runoff.

Cultivation

IN WINDOWMODERATE CONFIDENCE

Spring core aeration

Core aeration pulls finger-sized plugs of soil and thatch out of the lawn so air, water, and nutrients can reach the root zone. It is the single biggest cultivation lever for compacted, heavily-used turf and pairs well with overseeding.

Shallow soil temperatures are in the action band at 61.9°F at the Asheville 13 S sensor, 41 miles from your location.

Window: Mar 1 to May 31. Window typically open for 2 to 3 weeks.

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Weed

IN WINDOWMODERATE CONFIDENCE

2,4-D + dicamba broadleaf

Spring broadleaf post-emergent

A selective post-emergent herbicide kills established broadleaf weeds (dandelion, clover, plantain) without harming turfgrass. Application works best when the weeds are actively growing and air temperatures sit in the 60-80°F range so the chemical translocates through the plant.

Shallow soil temperatures are in the action band at 61.9°F at the Asheville 13 S sensor, 41 miles from your location.

Window: Apr 1 to May 31. Window typically open for 2 to 3 weeks.

Why this, why now

Safety details (REI, air-temp ceiling, pre-rain)

Keep pets and children off treated areas for 12 hours after application.

Air temperatures above 85°F can volatilize the product or stress the lawn. Wait for cooler conditions.

Air temperatures below 55°F slow uptake and reduce efficacy. Wait for warmer conditions.

Apply at least 24 hours before forecast rain so the product binds before runoff.

Reseeding restriction: If you reseeded in the last 4 weeks, do NOT apply.

Cultivation

IN WINDOWMODERATE CONFIDENCE

Spring overseeding (cool-season)

Dropping new seed in spring fills thin spots once 2-inch soil temperatures sustain germination temperatures for tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and ryegrass. Spring overseeding is viable but secondary to fall — summer crabgrass pressure and pre-emergent restrictions make fall the higher-success window.

Shallow soil temperatures are in the action band at 61.9°F at the Asheville 13 S sensor, 41 miles from your location.

Window: Mar 1 to May 31. Window typically open for 2 to 3 weeks.

Why this, why now

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About this schedule

Soil at 2 inches is currently 62°F. Cool-season spring nitrogen is in window now. Data from NOAA US Climate Reference Network (USCRN), 41 miles away at Asheville 13 S. First fall frost typically arrives around November 1.

Lawn Care Schedule for Greenville, SC

January

February

March

April

Cool-season spring nitrogen

Spring core aeration

Spring broadleaf post-emergent

Spring overseeding (cool-season)

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

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