Question 1

How do I map my lawn? Do I need to measure anything?

Accepted Answer

No measuring required. Sign up, search your address, and draw your lawn zones right on the satellite map. LawnMaps calculates square footage automatically as you draw, and most people finish their first map in under five minutes.

Question 2

How does LawnMaps decide what products to recommend?

Accepted Answer

Each application step (pre-emergent, starter fert, fall winterizer, etc.) is matched to a curated list of products that fit the rate and timing. You'll see options from common big-box brands plus higher-end picks. You can swap any recommendation for a product you prefer.

Question 3

Can I cancel anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Open your account menu, click Manage Subscription, and cancel from the Stripe portal. You keep Pro access through the end of the billing period and your data stays on your account if you come back later.

Question 4

Where does the soil temperature data come from?

Accepted Answer

Open-Meteo provides a free 4-inch soil temperature estimate based on your property's coordinates and recent weather. We watch for the thresholds that drive timing — 50°F rising for spring pre-emergent, 70°F rising for crabgrass peak, and 70°F falling for fall fert.

Question 5

Do my zone boundaries need to be perfect?

Accepted Answer

Close is good enough. Square-footage estimates are within a few percent as long as you trace the rough outline of each zone. You can drag any vertex to adjust later — the plan recalculates immediately.

Question 6

What's the difference between Free and Pro?

Accepted Answer

Free covers one property with up to 4 zones — enough to map a single lawn and get a basic plan. Pro ($3/month or $30/year) unlocks unlimited zones, sprinkler mapping, drone overlays, full PDF plan export, and more. You can upgrade anytime from your dashboard.

Question 7

What's the Landscaper plan for?

Accepted Answer

The Landscaper plan ($89/year) is for solo landscapers and small crews. It includes 25 properties, a business profile, and your company logo on the PDF plans you hand to clients. Useful if you're using LawnMaps as a planning tool with customers.

Question 8

Why does timing matter more than calendar dates?

Accepted Answer

Lawn applications work because of soil temperature, not the date on the calendar. A spring that runs two weeks late means a pre-emergent applied "on schedule" is two weeks early — and won't last through the actual germination window. LawnMaps shifts your plan as the soil warms or cools.

Question 9

Why does my lawn area look different from county records?

Accepted Answer

County or assessor records usually report lot size, which includes the house, driveway, and beds. LawnMaps measures only the turf areas you draw, which is what actually gets fertilizer and weed control. Most lawns are 30–50% smaller than the lot they sit on.

Question 10

Can I use products I already own?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Add anything you own to your Arsenal and it'll be promoted to the top of the dropdown for any matching application step. The shopping list also lets you mark items "in stock" so they're excluded from your buy list.

Question 11

Do you support warm-season grasses?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, Centipede, and Bahia all have dedicated programs with the right timing for fertilizer, pre-emergent, and seasonal mowing heights. Pick your grass type when you set up a property and the plan adjusts automatically.

Question 12

Do you sell my address or lawn data?

Accepted Answer

No. We never sell or share your data with third parties. Property addresses and zone shapes are used only to generate your plan, fetch local weather, and render your map. See our Privacy Policy for the full details.

Question 13

Why does my plan split pre-emergent into two applications?

Accepted Answer

Splitting the spring pre-emergent into two half-rate applications (about 6 weeks apart) extends control through peak crabgrass germination. It's a common pro technique. You can switch back to a single full-rate application in the program settings if you prefer.

Question 14

How do I delete my account?

Accepted Answer

Email support@lawnmaps.com and we'll permanently remove your account, properties, and zone data within a few business days. You can also cancel your subscription first from the account menu.

Question 15

How accurate are the application amounts?

Accepted Answer

Amounts are calculated from the square footage you mapped and each product's labeled rate. As long as your zones are drawn accurately, the per-product totals will be within a few percent of what you'd get with a manual calculation.

Question 16

Can I map more than one property?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Pro supports unlimited properties. Useful if you're managing a rental, a parent's lawn, or your own front and back as separate plans. The Landscaper plan ($89/year) is built for solo pros and small crews and includes 25 properties plus your logo on the PDFs.

Question 17

My spreader isn't listed — what do I do?

Accepted Answer

Pick the model closest to yours, or email us with the model you use and we'll add it. Calibration curves are based on manufacturer-published rate charts, so once a spreader is added, the per-product setting will be accurate.

Question 18

Why does the spreader setting differ from the bag's label?

Accepted Answer

Bag settings assume one specific spreader model (usually a Scotts). LawnMaps recalculates the setting based on the actual rate per 1,000 sq ft and your spreader's calibration curve, so the spread rate matches the product label even when the dial number doesn't.

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