Bright green Bermuda lawn being mowed with rotary mower during June. Contact Honeycutt Landscaping Inc. for expert residential lawn care.

Summary Highlights:

  • Understand mowing frequency based on grass growth cycles in North Carolina.
  • Follow a month-by-month turf maintenance schedule for peak health.
  • Adjust mowing height based on season, grass type, and growth pattern.
  • Get expert residential lawn care tips from Honeycutt Landscaping Inc.

Whether you’re caring for Bermuda, Zoysia, or Tall Fescue, mowing isn’t just about appearance—it directly affects turf health. In North Carolina, mowing schedules depend on weather, soil conditions, and your grass type’s natural growth cycle.

This month-by-month guide helps you set the right frequency, height, and routine to protect your investment and support lush, disease-resistant turf.

Understanding Lawn Growth Cycles in NC

NC lawns fall into two major categories:

  1. Warm-season grasses (Bermuda, Zoysia, Centipede) thrive in late spring through summer.
  2. Cool-season grasses (Tall Fescue) grow most actively in spring and fall.

Knowing when your lawn grows fastest allows you to adjust mowing frequency to match. Over-mowing weakens the turf; under-mowing leads to uneven growth and weeds. These same growth cycles also influence when to fertilize your lawn—applying nutrients during peak growth ensures the grass can absorb and use them effectively. Honeycutt Landscaping Inc. helps North Carolina homeowners align mowing and fertilization schedules for healthier, more resilient lawns.

NC Lawn Mowing Schedule: Month-by-Month Breakdown

January – February

Growth: Dormant for warm-season grasses; minimal growth for Fescue

Frequency: No mowing unless you have cool-season turf showing winter growth.

Tip: Clean up debris and maintain mower blades.

March

Growth: Fescue begins spring surge; Bermuda/Zoysia still dormant

Frequency: Every 10–14 days for cool-season lawns

Mowing Height: Fescue at 3–3.5 inches

April

Growth: Warm-season lawns begin greening; Fescue thrives

Frequency: Weekly mowing for Fescue, biweekly for emerging warm-season grass

Mowing Height: Maintain 1.5–2 inches for Bermuda, 2–2.5 inches for Zoysia

May – June

Growth: Peak growth for warm-season grasses

Frequency: Weekly mowing required (or every 5–7 days for Bermuda)

Tip: Follow the 1/3 rule—never cut more than a third of the blade at once

July – August

Growth: Continued summer growth; possible drought slowdown

Frequency: Weekly or as needed based on rainfall

Mowing Height: Raise blades slightly to reduce stress during heat

September

Growth: Zoysia and Bermuda begin slowing; Fescue kicks back into growth

Frequency: Every 7–10 days

Tip: Resume weekly mowing for cool-season lawns

October – November

Growth: Warm-season grasses go dormant; Fescue thrives

Frequency: Biweekly for warm-season; weekly for Fescue

Mowing Height: Keep Fescue between 3 and 3.5 inches to protect roots from winter chill

December

Growth: Minimal activity across all turf types

Frequency: No mowing required unless unseasonal warmth prompts growth

Tip: Winterize equipment and sharpen blades

Lawn Mowing Tips from the Experts

  • Always mow with sharp blades to reduce stress and disease risk.
  • Vary your mowing pattern weekly to prevent soil compaction.
  • Leave clippings on the lawn unless they clump—this adds nutrients back.
  • Avoid mowing wet grass to prevent rutting and fungal issues

Honeycutt Landscaping Inc. offers professional mowing services as part of a complete residential lawn care plan, tailored to Union County’s unique growing conditions.

Need help managing your mowing routine this year?

Honeycutt Landscaping Inc. offers custom residential lawn care plans for North Carolina homeowners who want a professional schedule without the guesswork.

FAQs for About Lawn Care

At Honeycutt Landscaping Inc., we personalize our Fertilization & Weed Control program to fit each customer’s specific needs. We take into account the type of grass you have in your lawn and provide the exact nutrients and weed control required for each season. Our team consists of local experts who understand the unique characteristics and requirements of lawns in our community, ensuring that your lawn receives care as if it were our own.

Recognizing lawn fungus is key to maintaining a healthy lawn. Typically, lawn fungi thrive in the moistest areas of your yard. Signs of a fungal issue include patches of grass that turn brown and die off. These patches can start small but may spread rapidly, indicating a serious fungal infection. If you notice these symptoms, it’s important to address the issue promptly to prevent further damage.

At Honeycutt Landscaping Inc., we advise annual core aeration for all types of lawns to promote healthy grass growth and soil health. However, when it comes to seeding, it depends on the type of grass in your lawn. Cool-season grasses, like Tall Fescue, benefit from yearly seeding to maintain their lushness. On the other hand, warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda, Zoysia, and St. Augustine, are well-adapted to warmer climates. These grass types naturally go dormant in winter and revive as temperatures rise, eliminating the need for annual reseeding. IF they are hybrids, however, you cannot reseed these.

At Honeycutt Landscaping Inc., we provide preventative and post-infestation treatments depending on the situation of your lawn. Preventative treatments happen in the spring to keep armyworms at bay when they are active, which is typically late spring to late summer. Post-infestation treatments are performed one time if you already have an infested lawn to quickly stop armyworms from doing more damage.

At Honeycutt Landscaping Inc., we provide preventative and post-infestation treatments depending on the situation of your lawn. Preventative treatments happen in the spring to keep armyworms at bay when they are active, which is typically late spring to late summer. Post-infestation treatments are performed one time if you already have an infested lawn to quickly stop armyworms from doing more damage.

To check for grubs, look for these signs:

Brown, Dry Patches: Your lawn may have irregular brown spots.
Loose Grass: If the grass lifts easily from the soil, it might indicate grub activity.
Visible Grubs: Check under the turf for small, c-shaped grubs. More than 10 per square foot is a sign of serious infestation.

If you notice these signs, contact Honeycutt Landscaping Inc. for prompt treatment.

Our Fire Ant Control program targets the entire colony, including the queen, using a strategic approach:

Granular Bait: We use a special granular bait that worker ants mistake for food.
Colony Distribution: These worker ants take the bait back to their nest, sharing it with the queen, larvae, and other ants.
Effective Results: The bait, though appearing as food, is lethal to the ants. It typically takes about 6-8 weeks to completely eliminate all fire ant mounds in your lawn.

This thorough method ensures the entire colony is addressed, providing long-lasting relief from fire ants.

Moles and voles dig in yards looking for food that insectivores love including: grub worms, earthworms, and other insects they find in their tunnels while digging. This is a sign of a healthy ecosystem, however. They are active year-round because do not hibernate.

At Honeycutt Landscaping, Inc, we treat plant and flower beds twice a year for both pre and post-emergent weed control treatment plans. Each individual yard needs will determine the plan that is unique to each customer.

Honeycutt Landscaping provides knowledge and experience based on over 20 years of experience in the field. We take an individualized approach with each job ensuring the vision that the customer wants is met. Owner, Brandon Honeycutt, also has a degree in Forestry Management, pesticide licensing, and licensing in landscape contracting.

 About Honeycutt Landscaping, Inc. – A Trusted Landscaping Company in North Carolina

With over 24 years of professional experience, Honeycutt Landscaping, Inc. is a licensed and insured landscaping company proudly serving Union County and the Piedmont Region of North Carolina, including Wingate, Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw, Marvin, Stallings, and surrounding communities. Founded by Brandon Honeycutt, a seasoned expert with a degree in forestry management and extensive field knowledge, our team blends science, strategy, and superior service to bring every outdoor space to life.

As a full-service landscape contractor, we specialize in:

🌿 Landscaping Design & Installation: Custom plant selection, hardscapes, soil-specific planning, and drainage solutions
🌱 Landscape Maintenance: HOA and commercial upkeep, pruning, mulching, and seasonal cleanups
🏡 Lawn Care Services: Fertilization, aeration, weed control, and lawn health management for residential and small commercial properties
❄️ Snow Removal: Reliable winter weather services for industrial, medical, and commercial facilities

We proudly serve a diverse client base, including homeowners, property managers, HOAs, and business owners who depend on professional results that enhance curb appeal, support functional outdoor living, and deliver year-round landscape reliability.

Honeycutt Landscaping holds multiple credentials that demonstrate our commitment to regulatory compliance and safety, including:

✅ NC Landscape Contractor License #3161
✅ NC Landscape Corporate License #CL.1889
✅ NC Pesticide License #28785
✅ NC Septic Installer Grade IV #11873

From residential landscape makeovers to commercial site maintenance and storm-ready snow solutions, we approach every project with precision, transparency, and pride. We tailor every landscape installation and maintenance program to match the unique needs of North Carolina’s soil types, climate conditions, and seasonal changes, ensuring long-term results and customer satisfaction.

Whether you’re planning a full-yard transformation, need help with lawn health, or want a responsive partner for multi-site commercial property upkeep, Honeycutt Landscaping, Inc. is the landscaping company North Carolina trusts for quality workmanship, local knowledge, and honest service you can count on.