{"id":401,"date":"2014-11-14T23:06:55","date_gmt":"2014-11-15T02:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=401"},"modified":"2025-08-15T14:02:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T17:02:23","slug":"winter-lawn-care-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/winter-lawn-care-orlando\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Winter Lawn Care Tips for Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Living in the Orlando area means you can\u2019t just forget about your lawn in the winter. From December to February, you&#8217;ll still need to mow periodically, water, and watch for pests and diseases.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, it\u2019s the ideal time to tackle local weeds. We\u2019ve gathered the best winter lawn care tips for Orlando homeowners, including local restrictions and expert advice to help you prepare your lawn for spring like a pro.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-a5817263-9847-492c-ab01-ace06bd0d1a3\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">9 winter lawn care tips for Orlando to prepare the lawn for spring:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/winter-lawn-care-orlando\/#0-1-keep-the-lawn-clean-december-february\" style=\"\">1. Keep the Lawn Clean (December-February)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/winter-lawn-care-orlando\/#1-2-stop-weeds-from-sprouting-mid-december-mid-february\" style=\"\">2. Stop Weeds From Sprouting (Mid-December, Mid-February)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/winter-lawn-care-orlando\/#2-3-watch-out-for-lawn-pests-december-february\" style=\"\">3. Watch Out for Lawn Pests (December-February)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/winter-lawn-care-orlando\/#3-4-attack-lawn-diseases-december-february\" style=\"\">4. Attack Lawn Diseases (December-February)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/winter-lawn-care-orlando\/#4-5-water-once-every-1-2-weeks-december-february\" style=\"\">5. Water Once Every 1-2 Weeks (December-February)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/winter-lawn-care-orlando\/#5-6-protect-your-sprinkler-system-from-frost-january\" style=\"\">6. Protect Your Sprinkler System from Frost (January)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/winter-lawn-care-orlando\/#6-7-mow-about-every-3-4-weeks-december-february\" style=\"\">7. Mow About Every 3-4 Weeks (December-February)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/winter-lawn-care-orlando\/#7-8-test-the-soil-late-january-mid-february\" style=\"\">8. Test the Soil (Late January-Mid February)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/winter-lawn-care-orlando\/#8-9-paint-the-grass-green-january\" style=\"\">9. Paint the Grass Green (January)<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-1-keep-the-lawn-clean-december-february\">1. Keep the Lawn Clean (December-February)<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Piles of debris that linger on the lawn can harbor lawn diseases and pests, including chinch bugs, snakes, and rodents, so keep the lawn neat and clean throughout the cold season.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Remove twigs and sticks.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/leaf-removal\/how-to-rake-leaves\/\">Rake fallen leaves<\/a> or mulch-mow them to speed up decomposition.<\/li>    <li>Bag debris and put it out for yard waste pickup.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you live in <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oclandfills.com\/sites\/ocwr\/files\/2023-12\/RS-490712-OCWR-Residential-SB-1383-Flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orange<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wm.com\/us\/en\/location\/fl\/osceola-county\/trash-pickup-osceola-county-fl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Osceola<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakecountyil.gov\/3614\/Yard-Waste-Disposal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake County<\/a>,<strong> remember that plastic bags are no longer allowed for yard waste.<\/strong> Either put the debris directly in the dedicated container or use paper bags. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seminolecountyfl.gov\/departments-services\/environmental-services\/solid-waste-management\/residential-collection-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seminole County<\/a>, paper bags are \u201cstrongly preferred.\u201d<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>Have a live oak shading your yard? Get your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-leaf-blowers\/\">leaf blower<\/a> ready by late February when they start the annual \u201cleaf exchange\u201d and shed their foliage for weeks in a row.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/leaf-removal\/best-ways-to-clean-up-leaves-in-your-yard\/\">5 Best Ways to Clean Up Leaves in Your Yard<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/is-it-better-to-rake-or-mulch-leaves\/\">Is It Better to Rake or Mulch Leaves?<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-2-stop-weeds-from-sprouting-mid-december-mid-february\">2. Stop Weeds From Sprouting (Mid-December, Mid-February)<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/prostrate-spurge.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Prostrate spurge grows from a flower bed with mulch and hoses in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-138760\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/prostrate-spurge.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/prostrate-spurge-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/prostrate-spurge-656x492.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/prostrate-spurge-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/prostrate-spurge-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prostrate spurge. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/50697352@N00\/7605995424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">F. D. Richards<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter is a good time for pre-emergent applications:&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>In mid-December, make the second treatment for winter weeds to keep the lawn protected until late spring (with a first application in mid-October to early November).<\/li>    <li>Late January to mid-February (before day temperatures reach 65 F to 70 F for 4 or 5 days), apply a pre-emergent to stop warm-season weeds from sprouting.<\/li> <\/ul>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Month<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type of Treatment<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Targeted Weeds<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mid-December<\/td><td>Second pre-emergent application for winter weeds<\/td><td>Henbit, annual bluegrass, wild geranium, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-get-rid-chickweed\/\">chickweed<\/a>, lawn burweed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Late January to mid-February<\/td><td>First pre-emergent application for warm-season weeds<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-get-rid-of-crabgrass\/\">Crabgrass<\/a>, dollarweed, buttonweed, chamberbitter, spotted spurge, Florida pusley<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-are-pre-emergent-herbicides\/\">pre-emergent herbicides<\/a> to use: prodiamine (Barricade), dithiopyr (Dimension), and pendimethalin (Pendulum).<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even with fall treatments, some weeds might sprout on your lawn. Hand-pull if just a few or treat with a selective post-emergent herbicide during mild days when temperatures stay above 60 F.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: Don\u2019t treat the lawn with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-post-emergent-herbicides\/\">post-emergent herbicides<\/a> when night temps are under 40 F and day temps are under 55 F. Weeds are dormant and won\u2019t absorb the chemicals properly.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non-selective herbicides, like glyphosate, can harm the turf if you spray them on non-dormant grass. If you need to spot-treat stubborn weeds with such a product, consider a professional application to ensure you don\u2019t damage the turf.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>For safe and effective lawn<a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=treatment\"> <\/a>treatments, <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=treatment\">hire a LawnStarter weed control pro<\/a>. Our pros charge an average of <strong>$103<\/strong> per lawn treatment and have a <strong>4.4-star<\/strong> rating with over <strong>39,500<\/strong> treatments done last year.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-prevent-weed-growth-in-lawn\/\">How to Prevent Weeds from Growing in Your Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-get-rid-of-weeds-in-grass\/\">How to Get Rid of Weeds in Grass<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-remove-weeds-from-gravel\/\">How to Remove Weeds From Gravel (7 Methods)<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-3-watch-out-for-lawn-pests-december-february\">3. Watch Out for Lawn Pests (December-February)<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_1hairy_chinch_bug_-_blissus_leucopteru_50594763067.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a chinch bug on a grass seed head.\" class=\"wp-image-56047\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_1hairy_chinch_bug_-_blissus_leucopteru_50594763067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_1hairy_chinch_bug_-_blissus_leucopteru_50594763067-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_1hairy_chinch_bug_-_blissus_leucopteru_50594763067-646x501.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_1hairy_chinch_bug_-_blissus_leucopteru_50594763067-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_1hairy_chinch_bug_-_blissus_leucopteru_50594763067-768x595.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chinch bug. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/144198875@N02\/50594763067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christina Butler<\/a> \/ Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orlando\u2019s mild winter means the local lawn pests, like chinch bugs, billbugs, sod webworms, grubs, fire ants, and mole crickets, can stay active even in the winter.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They\u2019ll do less damage and be harder to spot, so check your winter lawn carefully during warm spells. Focus on the sunny areas; during winter, pests will look for warmer spots.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you see signs of pest damage, mix 2-4 tbsp of dish soap with 1 gallon of water and pour on a square yard of lawn, including damaged areas. Any pests hidden in the soil will surface, making identification easy.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apply an insecticide to the affected areas. Use organic products to limit soil pollution.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the main pest control window is in early spring, winter is a good opportunity to reduce the pest population. It also gives you the chance to identify the pests in your lawn and decide on the best pest control products for the March application.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/get-rid-of-chinch-bugs\/\">How to Get Rid of Chinch Bugs on the Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-sod-webworms\/\">How to Get Rid of Sod Webworms<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/lawn-grubs-how-kill\/\">Lawn Grubs: How and When to Kill Them<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-mole-crickets-in-the-lawn\/\">How to Get Rid of Mole Crickets in Your Lawn<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-4-attack-lawn-diseases-december-february\">4. Attack Lawn Diseases (December-February)<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lawn-rust-small.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of green grass blades featuring orange spots of lawn rust.\" class=\"wp-image-138834\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lawn-rust-small.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lawn-rust-small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lawn-rust-small-656x437.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lawn-rust-small-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lawn-rust-small-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lawn rust. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/grass-rust-fungus-in-yard-lawn-disease-prevention-and-lawncare-service-concept\/577145589?prev_url=detail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JJ Gouin<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orlando\u2019s winters are cold enough to slow down grass growth and compromise their defense system, but warm enough to allow fungal diseases to thrive and spread, so keep an eye out for signs of disease.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common lawn diseases to watch for in Central Florida are:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/large-patch-lawn-disease\/\">Large patch<\/a>: Active from mid\/late November through May<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/gray-leaf-spot\/\">Gray leaf spot<\/a>: Can still be active through December (most damaging in St. Augustine)<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-leaf-spot\/\">Leaf spot<\/a>: Active as long as temperatures stay above freezing (most damaging on Bermuda)<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/leaf-rust-in-grass\/\">Rust<\/a>: Active from mid\/late November through May<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-dollar-spot\/\">Dollar spot<\/a>: A spring and fall disease that can persist in the winter&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you notice signs of disease (patches of dead grass, powdery coating, wilted grass, etc.), collect a sample and take it to the local county Extension office for identification. If it\u2019s a fungal disease, they\u2019ll advise you on what treatments to apply.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some grasses are more susceptible to certain diseases. Here are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/best-grasses-for-orlando\/\">most common grasses in Orlando lawns<\/a> and the diseases they\u2019re most vulnerable to:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of Grass<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Common Diseases in Winter<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-care-for-st-augustine-grass\/\">St. Augustine<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Large patch, rust, grey leaf spot, dollar spot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/grass-guides\/bahiagrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\">Bahia<\/a><\/td><td>Dollar spot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/zoysiagrass\/\">Zoysia<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Large patch, leaf spot, dollar spot, rust<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/bermudagrass-guide\/\">Bermuda<\/a><\/td><td>Large patch, leaf spot, dollar spot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\">Centipede<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Large patch, leaf spot, dollar spot<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-5-water-once-every-1-2-weeks-december-february\">5. Water Once Every 1-2 Weeks (December-February)<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With rainfall ranging from 2.5 to 2.8 inches a month, winter in Orlando is considered a dry season and a nice break from the humidity. Should you water the lawn more? Not at all. The cold weather slows down growth and reduces evaporation, so your grass needs less water.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water every 1-2 weeks and ensure 1\/4 to 1\/2 inch of water per week, <\/strong>depending on the weather.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ensure your sprinkler system covers the entire lawn uniformly<\/strong> to avoid waterlogged areas and dry spots, advise Hannah Eason and Calvin Gardner, Orange County UF\/IFAS Extension specialists.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPoorly calibrated irrigation systems can lead to challenges, so calibrate in the winter so your lawn gets good head-to-head irrigation coverage during the dry season,\u201d add the experts.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Never irrigate when temperatures drop close to 40 F, or you\u2019ll expose the grass to freezing damage.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The best time to irrigate Orlando lawns in winter is<\/strong> <strong>in the morning<\/strong> to ensure the grass dries out before nightfall. Central Florida experiences only a handful of nights when it can reach freezing temperatures, but it\u2019s enough to cause freezing damage.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/how-often-to-water-your-lawn-in-winter-in-florida\/\">How Often Should You Water Your Lawn in the Winter in Florida?<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/orlando-lawn-watering-restrictions-tips\/\">Restrictions and Tips for Watering Your Orlando Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/signs-of-overwatering-lawn\/\">10 Signs of Overwatering Your Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/signs-your-lawn-needs-watering\/\">8 Signs Your Lawn Needs Watering<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/keep-grass-healthy-lawn-sprinkler-audit\/\">Keep Your Grass Healthy with a Lawn Sprinkler Audit<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-6-protect-your-sprinkler-system-from-frost-january\">6. Protect Your Sprinkler System from Frost (January)<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">January and February are Central Florida\u2019s coldest months, when temperatures can drop below 32 degrees. Although there are typically only a handful of nights with freezing temperatures, it\u2019s enough to damage your irrigation system if it&#8217;s filled with water.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To prevent freezing damage, turn off and drain the sprinkler system between waterings until late February.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-winterize-your-sprinkler-system\/\">How to Winterize Your Sprinkler System<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/winterize-sprinkler-system-price\/\">How Much Does it Cost to Winterize a Sprinkler System?<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-7-mow-about-every-3-4-weeks-december-february\">7. Mow About Every 3-4 Weeks (December-February)<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Orlando-Grass-combo.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"A combined image shows the 5 most popular types of grass in Orlando, FL: St. Augustine, Bahia, Zoysia, Bermuda, and Centipede.\" class=\"wp-image-137741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Orlando-Grass-combo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Orlando-Grass-combo-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Orlando-Grass-combo-656x164.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Orlando-Grass-combo-150x38.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Orlando-Grass-combo-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Orlando-Grass-combo-928x232.jpg 928w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Illustration by Whitney Lehnecker \/ LawnStarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the year, your Orlando lawn might go dormant and brown in the winter or stay green but grow so slowly you can barely notice. Either way, you\u2019ll mow less than during the growing season.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMow sparingly every 3 to 4 weeks, just enough to keep grass tidy. Raise mower height to 3-4 to protect roots and suppress weeds,\u201d <strong>says Orlando LawnStarter pro Vicente Vazquez of Cutting Edge Professional Landscaping.<\/strong><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the standard mowing heights for the grasses in Orlando lawns. During winter, mow the grass closer to the maximum recommended height:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of Grass<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Optimal Mowing Height (Inches)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>St. Augustine<\/td><td>3.0 &#8211; 4.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bahia<\/td><td>3.0 &#8211; 4.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zoysia<\/td><td>1.0 &#8211; 2.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bermuda<\/td><td>0.5 &#8211; 1.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Centipede<\/td><td>1.5 &#8211; 2.0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t mow during a freeze. Enjoy a hot chocolate and let the mower rest in the tool shed. Cold fronts visiting the I-4 corridor don\u2019t stay long, and the weather will be warm enough for mowing in a couple of days.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Take a break and leave mowing to professionals. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/orlando-fl-lawn-care\">LawnStarter pros<\/a> charge an average of <strong>$51<\/strong> for a 1\/4-acre lawn and have a <strong>4.5-star rating<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-mow-a-lawn\/\">How to Mow Your Lawn: A No-Nonsense Guide<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-one-third-rule-mowing-grass\/\">What is the One-Third Rule for Mowing Grass?<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-8-test-the-soil-late-january-mid-february\">8. Test the Soil (Late January-Mid February)<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Test the soil late January to mid-February to ensure you receive the results well before spring fertilization. Here\u2019s what to check particularly for Central Florida soils:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Phosphorus levels.<\/strong> They are typically high in Central Florida soils, but deficiencies still occur in some lawns.<\/li>    <li><strong>Potassium and micronutrients.<\/strong> Most Orlando lawns have sandy soil with low organic matter (around 1%) that doesn\u2019t retain water and nutrients well. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-does-potassium-do-for-lawns\/\">Potassium<\/a> and micronutrient deficiencies are common.<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil pH. <\/strong>The average is 6.0 &#8211; 7.5 in the Orlando area, but individual properties vary significantly. Your soil could be too acidic or alkaline, which could compromise nutrient absorption.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring your soil sample to the local Extension Office or send it directly to the UF\/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Laboratory in Gainesville.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-read-soil-test-report\/\">How to Read a Soil Test Report<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-soil-ph-affects-lawn-health\/\">How Soil pH Affects Lawn Health<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/different-nitrogen-sources-for-the-lawn\/\">6 Different Nitrogen Sources for the Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/signs-to-fertilize-lawn\/\">5 Tell-Tale Signs Your Lawn Needs Fertilizer<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-9-paint-the-grass-green-january\">9. Paint the Grass Green (January)<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some Orlando homeowners opt for painting the grass green during the short period when warm-season lawns go dormant and turn brown. In the Orlando area, that\u2019s usually in January and February.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can buy turfgrass paint and do this DIY, or hire a landscaping pro to do it for you \u2014 professionals usually have better products.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-grass-paint\/\">What is Grass Paint and How to Paint Your Lawn<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read Next:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/spring-lawn-care-tips-orlando\/\">Spring Lawn Care Tips for Orlando<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/basic-secrets-lawn-care-in-orlando\/\">10 Basic Secrets to Lawn Care in Orlando, FL<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-leave-winter-lawn-care-to-the-experts\">Leave Winter Lawn Care to the Experts<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/lawn-in-Orlando-FL.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Front yard of suburban Orlando home with green lawn, palm tree, manicured shrubs, and light-colored stucco house exterior.\" class=\"wp-image-137252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/lawn-in-Orlando-FL.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/lawn-in-Orlando-FL-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/lawn-in-Orlando-FL-656x506.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/lawn-in-Orlando-FL-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/lawn-in-Orlando-FL-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/lawn-in-Orlando-FL-928x716.jpg 928w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A lawn maintained by a LawnStarter pro in Orlando, FL. Photo Credit: LawnStarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter lawn care in Orlando includes mowing, watering, pest monitoring, and disease and weed control \u2014 tasks that demand local expertise and precise timing.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t let winter damage set your lawn back. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/orlando-fl-lawn-care\">Hire an Orlando LawnStarter pro<\/a> to take care of your lawn and ensure it thrives come spring.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managing a lawn in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/winter-park-fl-lawn-care\">Winter Park<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/kissimmee-fl-lawn-care\">Kissimmee<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/apopka-fl-lawn-care\">Apopka<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/altamonte-springs-fl-lawn-care\">Altamonte Springs<\/a>? LawnStarter has pros across the Orlando metro area to help keep your lawn healthy and thriving.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-904e8013-cfff-423b-bb8c-3003d1e043f3\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-904e8013-cfff-423b-bb8c-3003d1e043f3\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-904e8013-cfff-423b-bb8c-3003d1e043f3\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-904e8013-cfff-423b-bb8c-3003d1e043f3\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/directory.ifas.ufl.edu\/searchdir?pageID=7&amp;UnitCode=A58&amp;Display=Standard&amp;m=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calvin Gardner,<\/a> urban horticulture extension agent at the University of Florida, Orange County Extension, Orlando, FL. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/edis.ifas.ufl.edu\/experts\/hannah-eason\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hannah Eason<\/a>, commercial horticulture extension agent at the University of Florida, Orange County Extension, Orlando, FL. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu\/lawns\/maintenance-and-care\/your-florida-lawn-in-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your Florida Lawn in Winter &#8211; UF\/IFAS Extension Gardening Solutions<\/a>.\u201d University of Florida.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/edis.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/AE220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Operation of Residential Irrigation Timers<\/a>.\u201d By irrigation and horticulture specialists Michael D. Dukes, Bernard Cardenas, and Dorota Z. Haman. University of Florida.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2025\/01\/winter-freeze-precautions-for-orange-county-residents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winter Freeze Precautions for Orange County Residents<\/a>.\u201d By Jamie Floer, senior public relations specialist for Orange County Utilities. Orange County.<\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image: Lake Eola in Orlando in winter. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/orlando-florida-usa-downtown-skyline-at-eola-lake\/305017244?prev_url=detail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SeanPavonePhoto<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Orlando winter lawn care essentials: mowing, watering, pest control, and weed management. 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