Alice lawn care, month by month
| Month | Tasks |
|---|---|
| January | Apply crabgrass pre-emergent · Growth stops — final mow |
| February | Seed, sod, or plug new grass · First feeding at full green-up · Aerate / dethatch |
| March | 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 Alice lawn year
Alice's lawn year runs on warmth: the lawn wakes after the last frost around Jan 29, hits full stride in midsummer, and goes dormant with the first frost around Dec 29. 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 Alice
Frequently asked questions
When should I plant warm-season grass in Alice?
Seed, sod, or plug Bermuda, Zoysia, and other warm-season grasses in late spring — around Feb 12 – Feb 26 in Alice, 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 Alice?
Aim for Jan 8 – Jan 29 — the estimated stretch when Alice soil approaches the ~55°F germination threshold, anchored to the average last frost (Jan 29). 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 Alice?
Keep mowing as long as the grass grows — in Alice that's typically until Dec 15 – Jan 5, around the average first fall frost (Dec 29). Warm-season lawns then go brown-dormant for winter, which is normal.
What grass grows best in Alice?
Texas is warm-season country: Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede, bahia, buffalo. See the grass guides linked below for identification and care.