Bonham 3NNE 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 Bonham 3NNE lawn year
Bonham 3NNE's lawn year runs on warmth: the lawn wakes after the last frost around Mar 16, hits full stride in midsummer, and goes dormant with the first frost around Nov 13. 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 Bonham 3NNE
Frequently asked questions
When should I plant warm-season grass in Bonham 3NNE?
Seed, sod, or plug Bermuda, Zoysia, and other warm-season grasses in late spring — around Mar 30 – Apr 13 in Bonham 3NNE, 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 Bonham 3NNE?
Aim for Feb 23 – Mar 16 — the estimated stretch when Bonham 3NNE soil approaches the ~55°F germination threshold, anchored to the average last frost (Mar 16). 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 Bonham 3NNE?
Keep mowing as long as the grass grows — in Bonham 3NNE that's typically until Oct 30 – Nov 20, around the average first fall frost (Nov 13). Warm-season lawns then go brown-dormant for winter, which is normal.
What grass grows best in Bonham 3NNE?
Texas is warm-season country: Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede, bahia, buffalo. See the grass guides linked below for identification and care.