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Southern Oregon lawns face many challenges our northern or coastal neighbors don’t, such as drier weather and large temperature ranges. The climate, combined with weeds, diseases, pests, and frequent use, can make your lawn look like bigfoot trampled all over it.

LawnStarter Pros understand these issues and how to adapt lawn care throughout the year. Rather than spending spring through fall caring for your lawn, you can enjoy the Medford Pear Blossom Festival or shows at the Craterian Theater.

Here’s what lawn care looks like in Medford:

Best Grass Types for Medford

Lawns in the Pacific Northwest use cool-season grasses because they can survive the cold winters. However, Medford turfgrass needs to survive the dry, sunny summers, whether that’s through irrigation or dormancy.

Here are the best choices for Rogue Valley:

• Tall Fescue: With relatively good drought and heat tolerance, tall fescue can handle Medford’s dry climate and sunny summers, though it may go dormant without irrigation.
• Perennial Ryegrass: This quick-to-germinate grass does well in full sun — perfect for Medford’s sunny weather. Mix perennial ryegrass with other grass types to improve its drought and heat resistance.
• Kentucky Bluegrass: If you’re worried about your lawn surviving freezing temperatures, Kentucky bluegrass has better cold tolerance than tall fescue or perennial ryegrass.

How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn? Mow every five to seven days from the spring to fall. If you don’t water your lawn in the summer, don’t mow it — the grass will go dormant and halt growth. Growth also slows in the winter, though an occasional monthly mow may be helpful.

Pro Tip: Keep your grass under 10 inches to adhere to local municipal code and reduce fire danger.

Common Lawn Pests and Diseases in Medford

Humans aren’t the only ones enjoying Medford’s beautiful weather. Insects, small mammals, and fungi thrive in the Mediterranean climate. Keep an eye out for these harmful lawn pests and diseases:

• Insects: Crane fly larvae, often called leatherjackets, live under the soil and eat turfgrass roots. On the other hand, sod webworms crawl on the surface and eat stems and leaves.
• Small Mammals: If you see mounds of dirt or holes in your yard, the likely culprits are moles or voles.
• Fungal Diseases: Leaf spot, pink snow mold, net blotch, and red thread are common lawn diseases that cause spots or discoloration in turfgrass.

Other Outdoor Services We Offer

LawnStarter doesn’t just offer lawn care. We also provide the following services to round out your landscaping needs:

• Mulching: Mulch conserves moisture, regulates soil temperature, and adds visual interest. Whether you want it for decorative or practical purposes, we’ll find the perfect one for your yard.
• Bush and Shrub Trimming: With all the sunny weather in Medford, your bushes can go through quite a growth spurt. Our pros keep bushes and shrubs tidy with regular trimming.
• Yard Clean-Up: Whether it’s fall leaves, knocked-down branches, overgrown plants, or junk, LawnStarter’s pros can clean your yard and give you a fresh start.

We serve the entire metropolitan area, from West Medford to South Stage Park East. Our lawn care and landscaping pros are experienced with the Rogue Valley climate and will guide your grass through drought, snow, and whatever else nature throws its way.

For your custom quotes, reach out through our website, phone number, or mobile app, and hand over your lawn chores today.