Fall Lawn Tips for the Treasure Coast

While our Florida “fall” doesn’t bring piles of crunchy leaves or frosty mornings, it’s still a very important season for your lawn. As the weather starts to cool just a little and days get shorter, your grass begins shifting its focus from fast top growth to strengthening roots and storing energy for the months ahead.

1. Give Your Lawn the Right Nutrition

October and November are ideal months for a granular fertilizer application here along the Treasure Coast. This slow-release feeding supports root health, improves color, and helps your grass recover from the summer heat stress. It’s like giving your lawn a hearty fall meal before winter’s lighter appetite kicks in.

2. Keep Watering Consistent

Even though temperatures drop a bit, your lawn still needs regular moisture. Overwatering can invite disease, while underwatering can cause stress. Adjust your irrigation schedule to match the season—usually a little less than summer, but still enough to keep the soil evenly moist.

3. Mow with Care

Avoid cutting your grass too short this time of year. Keeping it at the recommended height for your turf type will help it hold onto moisture and maintain a strong root system. Dull mower blades can tear grass and make it more vulnerable to pests and disease, so a quick blade sharpening is a smart move.

4. Watch for Seasonal Pests and Weeds

Fall is when some cool-season weeds try to make their move, and certain pests like chinch bugs or sod webworms may still be active if warm weather lingers. Staying ahead of them with proper monitoring and treatment helps keep your lawn healthy year-round.

5. Build a Strong Foundation for Next Year

What you do now pays off later. A well-fed, properly watered, pest-free lawn in the fall is more likely to come back lush, green, and healthy in spring without a big recovery period.

With just a few seasonal adjustments—fertilizer in October or November, consistent watering, mindful mowing, and pest vigilance—you can keep your lawn thriving through fall and set it up for success in the months ahead.