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Find Lawn Maintenance Pros in PensacolaPensacola's Gulf Coast location and sandy Escambia County soils create lawn conditions more similar to coastal Alabama than to peninsular Florida. Centipede and bahia handle the region's acidic soils better than St. Augustine, though St. Augustine dominates newer subdivisions in Pace and Gulf Breeze. Salt air from Pensacola Bay and the Gulf affects turf within a mile or two of the coast, and hurricane-prep lawn cleanup is a recurring seasonal service given the area's exposure to tropical systems.
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Create Your Business ProfileDuring peak growing season (April–October), most NE Florida lawns need mowing every 7–10 days. St. Augustine grass grows aggressively in summer heat. From November through February, bi-weekly or even monthly mowing is usually sufficient depending on winter temperatures.
St. Augustine grass is by far the most common lawn type in NE Florida, followed by Zoysia (especially in newer Ponte Vedra and Nocatee communities) and Bermuda (popular for its drought tolerance in sunny yards). Each type has different mowing height requirements.
Mulching clippings back into the lawn is generally recommended for NE Florida lawns. It returns nitrogen to the soil and helps retain moisture during hot summers. However, during spring green-up when growth is extremely rapid, bagging may be preferable to avoid smothering the turf.