Cornudas Svc Stn lawn care, month by month
| Month | Tasks |
|---|---|
| January | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| February | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| March | Apply crabgrass pre-emergent |
| April | Apply crabgrass pre-emergent · Seed, sod, or plug new grass |
| May | Seed, sod, or plug new grass · First feeding at full green-up · Aerate / dethatch |
| June | Aerate / dethatch |
| 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 | Growth stops — final mow |
| November | Growth stops — final mow |
| December | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
Reading the Cornudas Svc Stn lawn year
Cornudas Svc Stn's lawn year runs on warmth: the lawn wakes after the last frost around Apr 13, hits full stride in midsummer, and goes dormant with the first frost around Oct 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 Cornudas Svc Stn
Frequently asked questions
When should I plant warm-season grass in Cornudas Svc Stn?
Seed, sod, or plug Bermuda, Zoysia, and other warm-season grasses in late spring — around Apr 27 – May 11 in Cornudas Svc 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 Cornudas Svc Stn?
Aim for Mar 23 – Apr 13 — the estimated stretch when Cornudas Svc Stn soil approaches the ~55°F germination threshold, anchored to the average last frost (Apr 13). 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 Cornudas Svc Stn?
Keep mowing as long as the grass grows — in Cornudas Svc Stn that's typically until Oct 15 – Nov 5, around the average first fall frost (Oct 29). Warm-season lawns then go brown-dormant for winter, which is normal.
What grass grows best in Cornudas Svc Stn?
Texas is warm-season country: Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede, bahia, buffalo. See the grass guides linked below for identification and care.