Apply fertilizer<\/strong> from November to March, using a slow release fertilizer containing iron. In summer, fertilize every four to eight weeks. <\/p> Apply pre-emergent herbicides<\/strong> when soil temperatures hit 55 degrees Fahrenheit to keep summer weeds at bay.<\/p> Wait until May<\/strong> to mow, and increase the mowing height by \u00bc inch each time.<\/p> Soils in Arizona are sandy and are low in nitrogen and organic matter and they lack iron, zinc, and phosphorus. So from November to March, fertilize your winter grass with a slow-release fertilizer containing iron every six to eight weeks to keep it green, healthy, and thick. Use \u00bd lb of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet each time.<\/p> Most lawns don\u2019t need to be watered every day. Arizona has clay soils that absorb water slowly and hold it for a long time. A deep watering provides soil with three days of water. Additionally, the break in watering gives the grassroots enough time to go into the soil and retrieve the water.<\/p> Water your warm-season lawn once every 30 days<\/strong> and your cool-season lawn once every 14 days<\/strong>.<\/p> Give your grass another application of slow-release fertilizer<\/a>.<\/p> Water your warm-season grasses once every 21 days<\/strong> and your cool-season lawn once every 10 days<\/strong>.<\/p> In March, soil temperatures reach 55 degrees Fahrenheit – high enough so the pre-emergent will keep summer weeds from germinating while allowing seeds to take root.<\/p> Give your winter grass another application of slow-release fertilizer.<\/p> As the weather gets warmer, ramp up your irrigation schedule. Make sure your warm-season lawn gets water every 14 days<\/strong> and your cool-season lawn every seven days, <\/strong>including rainfall.<\/strong><\/p> Soil temperatures get to over 70 degrees Fahrenheit in April, which is enough to promote seed germination. Seeding bare spots with warm-season grasses in April gives it enough time to develop a hardy root system before summer.<\/p> Arizona soils don\u2019t have much nitrogen and iron, so fertilize them using a slow-release fertilizer with iron once every four to eight weeks<\/strong>. <\/p> Increase watering to once every seven days <\/strong>for warm-season grasses and every four days<\/strong> for cool-season grasses.<\/p> If you plan to lay sod rather than seed, do it in early to mid-May. The temperatures are high enough to help the new lawn grow.<\/p> Start mowing your lawn at a height of \u00be inches<\/strong>.<\/p> Keep fertilizing with your slow-release fertilizer with iron.<\/p> Water your warm-season lawn once every four days<\/strong> and your cool-season lawn once every three days<\/strong>.<\/p> Your cool-season grass will die in the summer, so no need to water it from June to September.<\/p> In June, nighttime temperatures are above the mid-60s and the grass is growing. This makes June the perfect time to dethatch your lawn<\/a>.<\/p> Keep fertilizing with your slow-release fertilizer with iron.<\/p> Keep mowing your lawn weekly, but raise it \u00bc inch higher, putting it at 1 inch<\/strong>.<\/p> Keep fertilizing with your slow-release fertilizer with iron. <\/p> If you didn\u2019t dethatch and aerate your lawn<\/a> in June, you can do so in July.<\/p> Continue to water your lawn once every three days.<\/p> Keep mowing your lawn weekly, but raise it \u00bc inch higher, putting it at 1 1\/4 inch<\/strong>.<\/p> Keep fertilizing with your slow-release fertilizer with iron. <\/p> If you didn\u2019t dethatch and aerate your lawn in June or July, August is your last best chance to do so.<\/p> Continue to water your lawn<\/a> once every three days.<\/p> Keep mowing your lawn weekly, but raise it \u00bc inch higher, putting it at 1 1\/2 inch<\/strong>.<\/p> Keep fertilizing with your slow-release fertilizer with iron.<\/p> Keep mowing your lawn weekly, but raise it \u00bc inch higher, putting it at 1 3\/4 inch<\/strong>.<\/p> Apply before late fall comes and the temperature becomes cold enough for weeds to germinate.<\/p> Continue to water your lawn once every three days.<\/p> Timing is everything when it comes to planting grass seed in Arizona. Nighttime temperatures typically drop below 65 degrees Fahrenheit, which is ideal for cool-season grasses to grow. Don\u2019t seed too early or competition from still-growing warm-season grasses will make it grow slower and thinner. Seeding too late exposes the seedlings to cold temperatures too soon, which can damage the grass.<\/p> If you have warm-season grasses, overseed<\/a> them to keep them green during the winter months (when they go dormant). Doing so keeps weeds at bay and fills in thin and bare patches.<\/p> If you didn\u2019t apply pre-emergent in September, do so here. The temperature is still warm enough so winter weeds won\u2019t germinate, so you\u2019ll nip them in the bud.<\/p> Water your warm-season lawn once every six days<\/strong> and your cool-season lawn once every three days<\/strong>.<\/p> Give your winter grass its first application of slow-release fertilizer (see January).<\/p> Water your warm-season lawn once every 14 days<\/strong> and your cool-season lawn once every 10 days<\/strong>.<\/p> Give your winter grass another application of slow-release fertilizer.<\/p> Water your warm-season lawn once every 30 days<\/strong> and your cool-season lawn once every 14 days<\/strong>.<\/p> The most popular grass in Arizona is the Midirion Bermudagrass. It\u2019s a dense, low-maintenance grass that grows well in Arizona\u2019s sun and heat.<\/p> Picking the right plants ensures they survive and thrive in Arizona\u2019s dry, hot summers. Check out our list of the best plants for Arizona heat to learn which plants are the best for your landscape.<\/p> The best winter grass to grow in Arizona is perennial ryegrass due to its attractive dark green color.<\/p> Lawn care is a year-round process with a seemingly endless list of chores that would make anyone irritable. But breaking it down into a month-by-month calendar ensures you stay organized and your lawn remains healthy year-round.<\/p> But what if you don\u2019t have time to tend to your lawn? That\u2019s where LawnStarter comes in. Our local lawn care pros<\/a> will do your lawn chores for you.<\/p> Main Image Credit: Elliott House, Mcmillin24<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We created a comprehensive monthly lawn care calendar for Arizona homeowners. 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Apply fertilizer<\/span><\/h3>
Water<\/span><\/h3>
![\"Hand](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/watering-plants.jpeg\")
February<\/span><\/h2>
Apply more fertilizer <\/span><\/h3>
Water your lawn<\/span><\/h3>
March<\/span><\/h2>
Apply a pre-emergent herbicide<\/span><\/h3>
Apply more fertilizer <\/span><\/h3>
![\"Fertilizing](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fertilizer-in-hand.jpeg\")
Water your lawn<\/span><\/h3>
April<\/span><\/h2>
Plant warm-season grasses<\/span><\/h3>
Fertilize your warm-season grasses<\/span><\/h3>
Water your lawn<\/span><\/h3>
May<\/span><\/h2>
Install sod<\/span><\/h3>
![\"Man](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/laying-sod-1.jpg\")
Start mowing your lawn weekly<\/span><\/h3>
Continue to fertilize<\/span><\/h3>
Water your lawn<\/span><\/h3>
June<\/span><\/h2>
Water your warm-season lawn once every three days<\/span><\/h3>
Dethatch your lawn<\/span><\/h3>
![\"Illustration](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/thatch-illustration.jpg\")
Continue to fertilize<\/span><\/h3>
Mow a little higher<\/span><\/h3>
July<\/span><\/h2>
Continue to fertilize<\/span><\/h3>
Dethatch and aerate if you haven\u2019t yet<\/span><\/h3>
![\"illustration](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/rsz_aeration.png\")
Continue to water your warm-season lawn every three days<\/span><\/h3>
Mow \u00bc inch higher<\/span><\/h3>
![\"Lawn](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mowing-grass.jpeg\")
August<\/span><\/h2>
Continue to fertilize<\/span><\/h3>
Dethatch and aerate if you haven\u2019t yet<\/span><\/h3>
Continue to water your warm-season lawn once every three days<\/span><\/h3>
Mow your lawn \u00bc inch higher<\/span><\/h3>
September<\/span><\/h2>
Continue to fertilize<\/span><\/h3>
Mow \u00bc inch higher<\/span><\/h3>
Apply a pre-emergent herbicide for winter weeds<\/span><\/h3>
Continue to water your warm-season lawn once every three days<\/span><\/h3>
October<\/span><\/h2>
Plant winter grass in early to mid-October<\/span><\/h3>
Overseed warm-season grasses<\/span><\/h3>
![\"overseeding\"](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/rsz_overseeding.jpg\")
Apply a pre-emergent herbicide for winter weeds<\/span><\/h3>
Water your lawn<\/span><\/h3>
November<\/span><\/h2>
Fertilize your winter grass for the first time<\/span><\/h3>
Water your lawn<\/span><\/h3>
![\"rotor](\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/rotor-sprinkler.jpg\")
December<\/span><\/h2>
Apply more fertilizer <\/span><\/h3>
Water your lawn<\/span><\/h3>
Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>
What is the most popular grass in Arizona?<\/span><\/h3>
How do I keep plants alive in Arizona?<\/span><\/h3>
What is the best winter grass to grow in Arizona?<\/span><\/h3>
Hiring a Professional<\/span><\/h2>