Salt Lake City, Utah Lawn Care Guide
Local advice tuned to USDA Zone 7a, your frost dates, and Salt Lake City-specific climate.
Salt Lake City Quick Facts
USDA Zone: 7a
Annual Rainfall: 16"
First Frost (avg): Oct 18
Last Frost (avg): Apr 23
Top Grasses: Kentucky Bluegrass, Tall Fescue, Buffalograss, Fine Fescue
Neighborhoods Covered: Sugar House, The Avenues, Sandy, Draper, South Jordan
Local Extension: USU Extension — Salt Lake County
State Guide: Utah Lawn Care Guide
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