Clarksville Lawn Care 101 | Year-Round Care For Bermudagrass Lawns

Why Bermudagrass Needs Special Attention in Clarksville

As the owner of Classic Southern Lawns with over 80 combined years of lawn care experience on our team, I’ve seen firsthand how Bermudagrass thrives in our Clarksville climate when given the right care. Unlike northern states, our Tennessee heat and humidity create the perfect environment for Bermuda to flourish—but only with proper year-round maintenance.

Many homeowners in the area struggle with patchy lawns, excessive weeds, and seasonal transitions. That’s why we’ve developed a comprehensive, Clarksville-adapted approach to lawn care to ensure your Bermudagrass stays lush and vibrant all year long. With over 7,500 lawns serviced and a 95% customer retention rate, we know what works in Montgomery County.

Let me walk you through our proven month-by-month Bermudagrass care routine that we use with our 150+ regular clients in Sango, West Creek, and throughout Clarksville.

A big shoutout to The Budget Lawns for creating this informative video on Bermudagrass care!

January: Winter Cleanup for a Strong Start

January in Clarksville often brings a mix of cold snaps and unexpected warm days, creating the perfect opportunity for winter lawn prep. At Classic Southern Lawns, we start with thorough debris removal—clearing holiday decorations, fallen branches from those winter storms that blow through from Fort Campbell, and matted leaves.

Unlike other lawn services that wait until March, we’ve found that early January is ideal for mulching any remaining leaves. Our professional-grade equipment with advanced striping technology makes quick work of winter yard waste while preventing soil compaction that cheaper services often cause.

Pro Tip for Clarksville Homeowners: Apply pre-emergent weed control in January only when temperatures rise above 50°F for several consecutive days—which happens more often in our climate than northern states. Always time your application just before forecasted rain to activate the ingredients naturally.

February to March: Pre-Emergent Strategy for Montgomery County

February brings unique challenges to our Clarksville lawns. While many lawn services recommend a one-size-fits-all approach, we’ve refined our technique for Tennessee’s unpredictable late winter weather.

By March, crabgrass becomes a major concern, especially in neighborhoods like Sango and Saint Bethlehem where soil conditions make lawns particularly vulnerable. Our second pre-emergent application uses a specialized formula designed specifically for Tennessee’s clay-heavy soils. This isn’t something you’ll get from “Chuck with a truck”—it’s the result of our team’s meticulous approach to local lawn care.

While some companies skip the second application to save money, we’ve found that Clarksville’s specific soil composition and climate require this additional protection to prevent weed breakthrough that becomes expensive to treat later.

April: Spring Revival for Clarksville Bermudagrass

April is when our Clarksville Bermudagrass lawns begin their transformation. After servicing over 300 local properties, we’ve perfected a spring revival technique that works specifically for Montgomery County’s unique growing conditions.

First, we completely refresh your flower beds and apply fresh mulch—creating that clean border that elevates your entire property’s appearance. Unlike companies that simply trim edges, we do a complete bed restoration that prevents weed encroachment all season.

The key April task is proper scalping—but there’s a right and wrong way to do it in our climate. Many companies cut too high or too low, causing stress to the turf. Our two-step approach uses a professional rotary mower followed by a precision reel mower to achieve the perfect height for Clarksville’s specific soil conditions and Bermuda varieties.

This technique, which we’ve refined over years of servicing properties in West Creek and Woodland Estates, encourages faster green-up without the burnout that improper scalping can cause.

May: Feeding and Mowing for Tennessee’s Growth Season

May is when Clarksville lawns truly come alive. With temperatures consistently warming, this is the perfect time for the first fertilizer application. At Classic Southern Lawns, we use a dual-fertilizer approach that most companies overlook.

We apply a balanced synthetic fertilizer for immediate greening, complemented by an organic slow-release product that continues feeding your lawn for 6-8 weeks. This dual-action method is especially effective in neighborhoods like Northwood Terrace and Savannah, where soil conditions vary significantly even within the same yard.

Our 8-person team implements a carefully scheduled mowing routine, ensuring your lawn maintains the 1-1.5 inch ideal height that Bermudagrass needs in our specific climate. Remember, Bermuda in Clarksville grows differently than in other regions due to our unique soil composition and humidity levels.

For any persistent weeds, we apply targeted post-emergent treatments rather than blanket applications that can stress your turf during its critical growth phase. This precision approach is why we maintain a 4.9-star rating with only a single negative review across all our service areas.

June: Leveling and Hydration for Clarksville’s Hot Season

June brings Clarksville’s characteristic heat and occasional heavy thunderstorms, making it the ideal time for lawn leveling. Many of our Liberty Park and Fort Campbell area clients notice uneven spots from winter settle or spring growth patterns.

When leveling Bermudagrass in our climate, timing is everything. We ensure the grass is actively growing and temperatures have stabilized above 80°F before performing any leveling work. This allows for quick recovery and prevents stress that can lead to brown patches.

Unlike general advice that recommends one inch of water weekly, we’ve found Clarksville Bermuda typically needs 1.25-1.5 inches during June due to our specific evaporation rates and soil drainage patterns. Our commercial clients particularly appreciate our precise approach to irrigation management that prevents both wasteful overwatering and stress-inducing underwatering.

By late June, we apply our second round of that dual-action fertilizer, timed perfectly to support your lawn through the most intense growth period. This keeps your grass thick enough to naturally suppress weeds—reducing the need for chemical treatments later in the season.

July through November: Maintaining Excellence Year-Round

As summer progresses into fall, our Clarksville-specific lawn care program continues with carefully timed maintenance:

• July: We apply our third fertilizer treatment while maintaining twice-weekly mowing in most neighborhoods. Clarksville’s summer heat demands closer attention to hydration, especially in areas like Fields of Northmeade with more direct sun exposure.
  
• August: We perform a mid-season height reset—not a full scalp, but a lower cut that reinvigorates growth and prevents thatch buildup common in our humid climate.
  

• September: Our final fertilizer application focuses on root development rather than top growth, preparing your lawn for winter dormancy. We also apply fall pre-emergent to prevent winter weeds that commonly plague Clarksville lawns.
  
• October-November: As temperatures cool, we gradually raise the mowing height to prepare for dormancy. Our Hickory Wild and Woodlawn Estates clients particularly appreciate our attention to fall clean-up that prevents disease issues during winter.

Put Your Lawn on Autopilot with Classic Southern Lawns

While this guide gives you the foundation for year-round Bermudagrass maintenance in Clarksville, many homeowners simply don’t have the time, equipment, or expertise to implement these techniques consistently. That’s where we come in.

With our team’s 80+ years of combined experience, professional-grade equipment with advanced striping technology, and proven results across Montgomery County, we take the guesswork out of lawn care.

Our convenient monthly programs include everything from mowing and edging to seasonal treatments, all backed by our satisfaction guarantee: if you don’t like your first cut, we won’t even send a bill.

Whether you’re in Sango, Fort Campbell, West Creek, or anywhere in the Clarksville area, we’re ready to transform your lawn into the envy of the neighborhood.

Ready to put your lawn on autopilot and take your weekends back? Contact us today at 931-391-3617 or request a quote online at ClassicSouthernLawns.com. We’ll provide an affordable price within 24 hours!