Meridian Naas lawn care, month by month
| Month | Tasks |
|---|---|
| January | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| February | Apply crabgrass pre-emergent |
| March | Apply crabgrass pre-emergent · Seed, sod, or plug new grass |
| April | Seed, sod, or plug new grass · First feeding at full green-up · Aerate / dethatch |
| May | Aerate / dethatch |
| 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 | Last nitrogen of the year |
| October | Last nitrogen of the year · Growth stops — final mow |
| November | Growth stops — final mow |
| December | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
Reading the Meridian Naas lawn year
Meridian Naas's lawn year runs on warmth: the lawn wakes after the last frost around Mar 14, hits full stride in midsummer, and goes dormant with the first frost around Nov 12. 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 Meridian Naas
Frequently asked questions
When should I plant warm-season grass in Meridian Naas?
Seed, sod, or plug Bermuda, Zoysia, and other warm-season grasses in late spring — around Mar 28 – Apr 11 in Meridian Naas, 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 Meridian Naas?
Aim for Feb 21 – Mar 14 — the estimated stretch when Meridian Naas soil approaches the ~55°F germination threshold, anchored to the average last frost (Mar 14). 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 Meridian Naas?
Keep mowing as long as the grass grows — in Meridian Naas that's typically until Oct 29 – Nov 19, around the average first fall frost (Nov 12). Warm-season lawns then go brown-dormant for winter, which is normal.
What grass grows best in Meridian Naas?
Mississippi is warm-season country: Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede, bahia, buffalo. See the grass guides linked below for identification and care.