Lexington, Kentucky Lawn Care Guide
Local advice tuned to USDA Zone 6b, your frost dates, and Lexington-specific climate.
Lexington Quick Facts
USDA Zone: 6b
Annual Rainfall: 46"
First Frost (avg): Oct 23
Last Frost (avg): Apr 19
Top Grasses: Tall Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass
Neighborhoods Covered: Chevy Chase, Hamburg, Beaumont, Nicholasville, Georgetown
Local Extension: UK Extension — Fayette County
State Guide: Kentucky Lawn Care Guide
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