Your August checklist
Late-summer fertilization
A feeding in mid-to-late August helps Bermuda store energy and recover strongly when temperatures ease.
Check for grub damage
August is peak grub season. If sod pulls back like a loose carpet or brown patches spread, investigate immediately.
Keep watering consistently
Don't let up now — late-summer drought stress right before fall can thin the lawn going into winter.
Plan fall projects
Overseeding shady areas with fescue, drainage fixes, and landscape work are best booked now for September–October.
Pro tip
Late August is your last good window for sod before fall — warm soil helps it root before dormancy.