A successful warm-season lawn transition in early fall is about timing, balance, and prevention. By feeding the roots, controlling weeds, and adjusting your watering and mowing routines, you’ll set your Bermuda or warm-season grass up for a smooth dormancy and a vigorous spring green-up.

Switching from cool-season to warm-season grass is a project, but if you’re in USDA Zones 7–9, it’s a game-changer. My lawn went from a summer struggle to a lush, green, heat-tolerant yard I barely worry about.