💧Soaked but Not Sorry: How to Keep Your Florida Lawn Green Without Overwatering
Welcome to Florida’s summer symphony: sunshine by morning, downpours by afternoon, and mosquitos by dusk. Ah yes—rainy season is here.
But while your grass might be soaking it up, too much H₂O can leave your lawn waterlogged, patchy, and downright pitiful.
At Westfall’s, we’ve been helping Florida lawns survive (and thrive) through every storm season. So here’s our not-so-secret recipe to keep your lawn lush without turning it into a swamp.
🌴 1. Let the Sky Handle the Sprinklers
Here’s the deal: your lawn only needs about 1 inch of water per week. In June, one solid Florida storm can handle that in under an hour.
So unless you're trying to grow rice, turn off those sprinklers!
Pro tip: Install a rain sensor or a smart controller that skips watering when Mother Nature’s got it covered. Your lawn—and water bill—will thank you.
🕳️ 2. Drain the Drama
Rain is great. Puddles are not.
If your lawn has standing water after every storm, it’s time to improve drainage. Soggy soil leads to:
Root rot
Lawn diseases
Mosquito breeding grounds (ick)
Solutions? Aerate, add organic matter, or regrade low spots. We can help with all of that, by the way.
✂️ 3. Mow Like a Pro (Not a Maniac)
Rain makes your grass grow like crazy. But resist the urge to chop it all down at once—especially when it’s wet.
Instead:
Mow when your lawn is dry
Keep those blades sharp
Never cut more than 1/3 of the blade
For St. Augustine grass, aim for 3.5–4 inches. Taller grass shades the soil, holds moisture better, and fights weeds like a champ.
🔍 4. Scout for Sneaky Trouble
Too much moisture is like an open invitation to pests and fungus. Keep your eyes peeled for:
Mushrooms or mysterious brown patches
Yellowing blades (hello, nutrient loss!)
Uninvited guests like chinch bugs, armyworms, and sod webworms
If your lawn’s looking more swamp creature than emerald carpet, it’s time to call in the Westfall’s team.
🧪 5. Feed it Smart, Not Fast
Overwatering during the rainy season can wash away nutrients before your lawn even uses them. That’s why we apply slow-release fertilizers that stick around and support root growth—rain or shine.
Plus, we tailor your treatment based on local soil, grass type, and weather patterns in Sarasota and Manatee.
Because no two lawns are alike. (And neither are Florida rainstorms.)
🚫 Bonus Tip: Don’t Fall for the “More is Better” Trap
Overwatering doesn’t mean greener grass—it usually means:
Wasted money
Weak roots
More disease, more bugs, more problems
Smart watering = stronger lawn + less stress + more time to enjoy your yard.
✅ Your Lawn Deserves Local Love
At Westfall’s Lawn & Pest Control, we live where you live. We know Sarasota summers, Manatee microclimates, and how to balance Florida’s flood-to-drought cycle like pros.
Whether you need a full lawn care plan or just someone to take a peek at that weird brown spot—we’re your go-to crew.
Rain happens. Swamps don’t have to. Let’s keep your lawn green, clean, and fungus-free this summer.