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Find Lawn Maintenance Pros in TallahasseeTallahassee's north Florida location and rolling, clay-heavy terrain set its lawn care market apart from the sandy peninsular cities. Centipede and bahia grass dominate established Leon County neighborhoods like Betton Hills and Killearn, with St. Augustine common on newer HOA properties. Tallahassee's cooler winters actually freeze warm-season turf dormant from late November through March, giving homeowners a genuine off-season that most of Florida lacks. Summer humidity and heavy rain drive aggressive growth that makes weekly mowing essential April through October.
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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.