March–May: green-up
The median last spring freeze is March 2. Lawns wake up through March and April, and mowing picks up quickly. This is when many homeowners start a weekly or every-other-week schedule.
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Savannah lawns grow hard for most of the year. The median freeze-free season at the airport is about 270 days, July highs average 92.3 °F, and June through September brings 46% of the year's rain. That combination means fast summer growth, frequent mowing and a real risk of scalping or disease if the mower is set wrong for the grass.
We connect Savannah-area homeowners with independent local lawn care, landscaping and tree companies for free, no-obligation quotes. The company you choose quotes, contracts and does the work directly with you. Whether you need lawn care in Savannah, GA every week or a lawn service in Pooler or Richmond Hill every other week, the request takes a few minutes.
Mowing heights by grass type
The single biggest mowing mistake on the coast is cutting too low. These heights come from UGA Extension's Glynn County lawn guidance, a coastal county with the same grasses as Savannah.
| Grass | Mowing height | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Centipede | 1–2 in. | UGA Circular 1003 gives 1.0–1.5 in.; very common on the coast |
| St. Augustine | 2–3 in. | Mowing near 3 in. also helps against chinch bugs |
| Zoysia | 1–2 in. | Dense; a sharp blade matters |
| Common bermuda | 1–2 in. | Needs full sun |
| Hybrid bermuda | 1–1.5 in. | Often reel-mowed lower on sports turf |
Two UGA rules apply to every grass: raise the cut about ½ inch during hot weather, and never remove more than one-third of the leaf blade at once. Not sure which grass you have? The Savannah grass guide shows how to tell them apart.
What a lawn maintenance visit usually includes
Every lawn service sets its own package, so compare line by line. Common items are:
- Mowing at the right height for your grass, with clippings returned or bagged
- String trimming around beds, trees, fences and the mailbox
- Edging along driveways, walks and curbs
- Blowing clippings off hard surfaces
- Optional add-ons: shrub trimming, bed weeding, pine straw refresh, leaf cleanup and seasonal aeration
Some companies also offer fertilization and weed control. In Georgia, any company that applies weed killer or weed-and-feed to your lawn for a fee needs a Pesticide Contractor License; the weed control and fertilization page explains what to check.
A Savannah mowing calendar
June–August: peak growth
The wettest, hottest months. Expect weekly mowing, raise the deck about half an inch and keep blades sharp to limit stress and fungus.
September–November: slowdown
Growth tapers. Leaves and acorns start dropping, and storm debris can show up after tropical systems. Large patch can appear as brown rings as soils cool.
December–February: dormancy
After the median first freeze on November 30, warm-season lawns brown out. Visits drop to occasional cleanups, leaf removal and bed care.
Watering between mowings
A well-watered lawn handles mowing better than a stressed one. UGA recommends about 1 inch of water a week from rain plus irrigation, wetting the soil 5–7 inches deep, early in the morning. That fits the City of Savannah's schedule: no outdoor irrigation from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., no watering on Fridays, even addresses Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, odd addresses Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Pooler and Richmond Hill residents should check with their water provider. The Savannah watering schedule post covers the details and exemptions.
What lawn mowing costs in Savannah
Mowing and weekly lawn maintenance runs about $48–$143 per visit (average about $96), based on typical ranges from published cost guides (2026) — estimates, not quotes.
Price drivers include the size of the lot, how many beds and trees need trimming around, fenced or gated backyards, slopes and ditches, the grass height at the first visit, and how often the company comes. Weekly service often costs less per visit than occasional cuts of an overgrown lawn. The price guide and calculator can estimate a month of visits.
Questions to ask before you hire
- What height will you mow my grass type at, and do you raise it in summer?
- Is edging, trimming and blowing included every visit?
- What happens on rain days and holidays?
- Is there a contract length, and how is the season billed?
- If you offer weed control, what is your Georgia Pesticide Contractor License number?
Lawn mowing quotes near you
Requests come from across the area, including:
- Pooler
- Richmond Hill
- Southside & Georgetown
- Midtown & Ardsley Park
- Wilmington Island
- Skidaway Island
- Rincon
Need more than mowing? See yard cleanup or landscaping in Savannah.
Lawn mowing FAQ
How much does lawn mowing cost in Savannah, GA?
Published cost guides (2026) list mowing and weekly lawn maintenance at about $48–$143 per visit, with an average near $96. These are estimates, not quotes. Lot size, obstacles, gates, slopes, how overgrown the grass is and whether edging, trimming and blowing are included all change the price, so ask for quotes on the same scope.
How short should I cut my lawn in Savannah?
It depends on the grass. UGA Extension's coastal guidance: common bermuda 1–2 inches, hybrid bermuda 1–1.5, centipede 1–2 (UGA Circular 1003 says 1.0–1.5), St. Augustine 2–3 and zoysia 1–2. Raise the deck about half an inch in hot weather, and never remove more than one-third of the blade at one cut.
How often should a Savannah lawn be mowed?
Frequency follows growth, not the calendar. The one-third rule means a centipede lawn kept at 1.5 inches should be cut before it passes about 2¼ inches. In the hot, wet months from June through August that often means weekly visits; growth slows in fall, and warm-season lawns go dormant after the late-November freezes.
Should grass clippings be bagged?
Usually not. Returning short clippings to the lawn recycles nutrients, which helps on Savannah's sandy, low-fertility soils. Bagging makes sense when the grass got too tall, when clippings clump on wet days or during a disease outbreak such as large patch. Ask the company you choose how it handles clippings and whether hauling them away costs extra.
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