Lsu Citrus Rsch Stn lawn care, month by month
| Month | Tasks |
|---|---|
| January | Apply crabgrass pre-emergent · Growth stops — final mow |
| February | Apply crabgrass pre-emergent · Seed, sod, or plug new grass · First feeding at full green-up |
| March | Seed, sod, or plug new grass · First feeding at full green-up · Aerate / dethatch |
| April | Peak growth — regular mowing, about 1″ of water a week |
| May | Peak growth — regular mowing, about 1″ of water a week |
| June | Peak growth — regular mowing, about 1″ of water a week |
| July | Peak growth — regular mowing, about 1″ of water a week |
| August | Peak growth — regular mowing, about 1″ of water a week |
| September | Peak growth — regular mowing, about 1″ of water a week |
| October | Peak growth — regular mowing, about 1″ of water a week |
| November | Last nitrogen of the year |
| December | Growth stops — final mow |
Reading the Lsu Citrus Rsch Stn lawn year
Lsu Citrus Rsch Stn's lawn year runs on warmth: the lawn wakes after the last frost around Feb 3, hits full stride in midsummer, and goes dormant with the first frost around Dec 28. The two dates to respect most are the pre-emergent deadline in late winter — southern soil warms early — and the last-nitrogen cutoff 6–8 weeks before frost, which protects the lawn from winter injury.
Grasses that fit Lsu Citrus Rsch Stn
Frequently asked questions
When should I plant warm-season grass in Lsu Citrus Rsch Stn?
Seed, sod, or plug Bermuda, Zoysia, and other warm-season grasses in late spring — around Feb 17 – Mar 3 in Lsu Citrus Rsch Stn, once soil has warmed well past the last frost. That gives new grass a full growing season to mature before its first winter dormancy.
When do I put down crabgrass preventer in Lsu Citrus Rsch Stn?
Aim for Jan 13 – Feb 3 — the estimated stretch when Lsu Citrus Rsch Stn soil approaches the ~55°F germination threshold, anchored to the average last frost (Feb 3). It's an estimate: a soil thermometer reading 50–55°F at 2″ depth for several days is the precise trigger, and pre-emergent must go down before crabgrass sprouts, not after.
When should I stop mowing in Lsu Citrus Rsch Stn?
Keep mowing as long as the grass grows — in Lsu Citrus Rsch Stn that's typically until Dec 14 – Jan 4, around the average first fall frost (Dec 28). Warm-season lawns then go brown-dormant for winter, which is normal.
What grass grows best in Lsu Citrus Rsch Stn?
Louisiana is warm-season country: Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede, bahia, buffalo. See the grass guides linked below for identification and care.