The Complete Spring Lawn Care Timeline for Central Ohio [2026]

Spring lawn care in Central Ohio follows a predictable timeline, but the exact dates shift every year based on weather. Here is the general sequence that works for properties across Pickaway, Franklin, Ross, and Fairfield counties. Late February to mid-March: service your mower and schedule spring cleanup. Mid-March through mid-April: apply pre-emergent crabgrass treatment. Late April through May: begin regular weekly mowing. May through June: peak growing season -- maintain 3 to 3.5 inch height and mulch clippings.

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