Spring: cleanup, first mow, edge and mulch beds. Summer: weekly mowing a little taller, water deeply but sparingly. Late summer: aerate and overseed, best August 15 to September 15 per URI; feed by mid-September. Fall: leaf cleanups before the town's yard waste pickup ends, last mow.
Updated November 11, 2026
Most lawn problems are timing problems. Here's the year.
| When | What |
|---|---|
| March to April | Spring cleanup, rake salt-damaged edges, first mow, soil test |
| April to May | Edge and mulch beds, plant, weekly mowing starts |
| June to August | Mow taller, water deeply and less often, watch for watering restrictions |
| Aug. 15 to Sept. 15 | Aerate, dethatch, overseed (URI's best window) |
| By mid-September | Fall feeding, per URI |
| October to November | Leaf cleanups, cut back perennials, last mow |
| December | Final leaf pickup (Barrington mid-Dec., East Providence Dec. 15) |
Want it all handled? One local crew can put your yard on a seasonal plan.
When the grass starts growing, usually April.
Late summer; URI names August 15 to September 15.
After the leaves are down, often November.
Tell us the address and what you need. One local crew based in Bristol calls, sees the yard and puts it in writing.
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