Laughinghouse Farms · Resource Guide

Eastern North Carolina lawn care calendar.

Maintaining a healthy lawn in Eastern North Carolina takes more than occasional treatments — it takes a seasonal turf management plan designed specifically for warm-season grasses like Centipede, Zoysia and Bermuda.

Weed Control & Fertilization Program

This is a brief description of our 5 Application Program. Additional applications may be needed with situations such as disease, high insect and weed infestation.

Application 01

January – March

Helpful Tip — Centipede grass typically requires less nitrogen than other turf types. Over-fertilization can damage Centipede lawns, so soil testing and customized plans are important.

Application 02

April – June

Application 03

June – August

Application 04

August – October

Application 05

October – December

Need a custom plan?

Every lawn is different. Contact us for a personalized evaluation of your property.

Frequently Asked

Common lawn care questions

Most lawn questions come down to timing — what to apply, when to water, how short to mow. These are the ones we hear most from Eastern North Carolina homeowners, answered for warm-season Centipede and Zoysia lawns specifically. Don’t see yours here? Reach out and we’ll walk you through it.

When should I fertilize my lawn in North Carolina?