Tampa, Florida Lawn Care Guide
Local advice tuned to USDA Zone 9b, your frost dates, and Tampa-specific climate.
Tampa Quick Facts
USDA Zone: 9b
Annual Rainfall: 47"
First Frost (avg): Jan 5
Last Frost (avg): Feb 5
Top Grasses: St. Augustinegrass, Bahiagrass, Zoysiagrass
Neighborhoods Covered: South Tampa, Brandon, Wesley Chapel, St. Petersburg, Clearwater
Local Extension: UF/IFAS Extension — Hillsborough County
State Guide: Florida Lawn Care Guide
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