Zone 8a

Zone 8a has is characterized as having mild winters, warm to hot summers, a long growing season, and much climactic variability. The variability will be derived from factors such as humidity, rainfall, and exposure to sunlight in your specific location.  It is important to select species, varieties or cultivars that are adapted to your specific microclimatic conditions.

Growing Considerations:

• Be on the watch for extremely high temperatures.

  • Be prepared to adjust watering and irrigation practices as needed

  • Consider the use of wetting agents in the lawn to conserve water or reduce irrigation requirements

• Highly variable soils that include rocky, sandy, and high clay soils.

  • Add organic matter and amend the soil specific to your site with the recommended fertilizers and amendments.

• Be prepared to scout for pests such as insects and diseases following mild winters.

• Consider the use of pre-emergent crabgrass herbicides in the lawn when soil temperatures reach 50 degrees Fahrenheit