🌱 Florida Lawn Care Tips: Cutting Different Types of Grass

 Florida Lawn Care Tips: Cutting Different Types of Grass

Florida lawns aren’t all the same. If you want that clean, professional look, you’ve got to cut each type of grass the right way.

At Welcome Legacy Maintenance LLC, we deal with all of them—here’s how to handle the most common ones 👇

🌿 St. Augustine Grass (Most Common in Florida)

6

Best Height: 3.5 – 4 inches Cut Frequency: Every 1–2 weeks

Tips:

• Don’t cut too short (it WILL burn in Florida heat 🔥)

• Keep mower blades sharp (thick blades need clean cuts)

• Water deeply, not daily

👉 This is the grass most of your Ocala & Gainesville clients have.

🌱 Zoysia Grass (Thick & Premium Look)

6

Best Height: 2 – 3 inches Cut Frequency: Every 1–2 weeks

Tips:

• Can handle shorter cuts than St. Augustine

• Grows slower but VERY thick

• Great for striping (clean lines 🔥)

👉 High-end neighborhoods love this look.

🌾 Bahia Grass (Rural / Large Properties)

5

Best Height: 3 – 4 inches Cut Frequency: Every 2–3 weeks

Tips:

• Tough grass, low maintenance

• Expect seed heads (normal, not weeds)

• Great for acreage and large yards

👉 Perfect for your land clearing / bush hogging jobs

🔥 Pro Tips for ALL Florida Lawns

• Always cut when dry (no wet clumping)

• Keep blades sharp for clean cuts

• Never cut more than 1/3 of the grass height

• In summer = cut higher to protect roots

📞 Need Professional Lawn Care?

If you want your lawn looking like a golf course without the hassle 👇

Welcome Legacy Maintenance LLC📍 Serving Ocala, Gainesville & surrounding areas📱 Call/Text: 352-512-1476🌐 welcomelegacy.net