Brackettville 22 N 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 |
| November | Growth stops — final mow |
| December | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
Reading the Brackettville 22 N lawn year
Brackettville 22 N's lawn year runs on warmth: the lawn wakes after the last frost around Mar 11, hits full stride in midsummer, and goes dormant with the first frost around Nov 21. 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 Brackettville 22 N
Frequently asked questions
When should I plant warm-season grass in Brackettville 22 N?
Seed, sod, or plug Bermuda, Zoysia, and other warm-season grasses in late spring — around Mar 25 – Apr 8 in Brackettville 22 N, 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 Brackettville 22 N?
Aim for Feb 18 – Mar 11 — the estimated stretch when Brackettville 22 N soil approaches the ~55°F germination threshold, anchored to the average last frost (Mar 11). 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 Brackettville 22 N?
Keep mowing as long as the grass grows — in Brackettville 22 N that's typically until Nov 7 – Nov 28, around the average first fall frost (Nov 21). Warm-season lawns then go brown-dormant for winter, which is normal.
What grass grows best in Brackettville 22 N?
Texas is warm-season country: Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede, bahia, buffalo. See the grass guides linked below for identification and care.