The Ultimate June Lawn Care Checklist for South Louisiana
June in South Louisiana brings sunshine, sweltering temps, and unpredictable rainfall. It’s the month where your lawn either starts to thrive… or slide into stress.
At Cultivate, we help homeowners in St. Tammany keep their lawns lush, green, and ready for every backyard barbecue. Here’s your no-fluff, boots-on-the-ground checklist to keep your lawn looking great all month long.
Mow Right — Don’t Scalp It
The summer sun is no joke. Cutting your grass too short exposes the roots to heat stress and dries out the soil faster.
Mow height guide:
-St. Augustine: 3.5–4 inches
-Centipede: 1.5–2 inches
-Zoysia: 2–2.5 inches
Bonus Tip: Keep mower blades sharp. Dull blades tear the grass, making it more prone to disease.
Dial in Your Watering Schedule
Deep, infrequent watering encourages strong root growth—exactly what your lawn needs during long dry stretches.
Watering tips for June:
-Water 2–3 times per week, early morning (4–8 a.m.)
-Aim for 1"–1.5" per week total, including rainfall
-Use a rain gauge or tuna can test to measure sprinkler output
Don’t have a smart irrigation system? Now’s the time to upgrade. We install weather-based controllers that adjust watering based on real-time conditions—saving your lawn and your water bill.
Keep Weeds in Check
Warm-season weeds like crabgrass, chamberbitter, and dollarweed love June weather.
What you can do now:
-Apply post-emergent herbicide targeted to your weed type
-Pull small patches manually before they go to seed
-Maintain a thick, healthy lawn to choke out future weeds
We offer weed control programs customized for Louisiana turf types—because no two lawns (or weed problems) are the same.
Watch for Lawn Pests
Chinch bugs, armyworms, and grubs start showing up in force this month—especially in St. Augustine and Zoysia lawns.
Warning signs:
Yellow or brown patches that don’t bounce back after watering
Birds or raccoons digging
Spongy or loose turf (grubs)
If you suspect bugs, call a pro before DIY-ing and potentially making it worse. At Cultivate, we diagnose the problem fast and treat it right the first time.
Feed It Smart — If Needed
Fertilizing in June is tricky. Done right, it fuels growth. Done wrong, it can fry your lawn in the heat.
General rule:
-Only fertilize if your lawn is actively growing and not stressed
-Use a slow-release, nitrogen-rich fertilizer
-Water deeply after application
Not sure if your lawn needs feeding or just water? We offer soil tests to guide the right solution—not just guesswork.
Edge, Trim & Clean Beds
June is growth season—so clean edges and tidy beds keep your landscape looking polished, not overgrown.
Checklist:
-Edge sidewalks and beds once a week
-Trim around hard-to-reach spots
-Remove spent blooms or deadhead flowers
-Refresh mulch to help retain soil moisture and block weeds
Ask about our Landscape Refresh Packages—perfect for mid-summer cleanups.
Tune Up Your Irrigation System
Broken heads, uneven coverage, or outdated controllers can sabotage even the best watering schedule.
Our Irrigation Tune-Ups include:
-Zone checks
-Spray pattern adjustment
-Pressure regulation
-Leak detection
-Smart controller installation (optional)
A well-maintained system = less waste + healthier lawn.
Your grass is working overtime in June—fighting heat, pests, weeds, and foot traffic. Give it the support it needs, and it’ll reward you with deep green color and strong roots heading into the hotter months ahead.
At Cultivate, we handle everything from mowing and irrigation to weed control and total lawn restoration. Locally owned, family operated, and 100% committed to the greater Northshore and St. Tammany Parish.
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