Corpus Christi NAS lawn care, month by month
| Month | Tasks |
|---|---|
| January | Apply crabgrass pre-emergent · Seed, sod, or plug new grass · Growth stops — final mow |
| February | Seed, sod, or plug new grass · First feeding at full green-up · Aerate / dethatch |
| March | Aerate / dethatch |
| April | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| May | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| June | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| July | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| August | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| September | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| October | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| November | Last nitrogen of the year |
| December | Apply crabgrass pre-emergent · Growth stops — final mow |
Reading the Corpus Christi NAS lawn year
Corpus Christi NAS's lawn year runs on warmth: the lawn wakes after the last frost around Jan 14, hits full stride in midsummer, and goes dormant with the first frost around Jan 8. 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 Corpus Christi NAS
Frequently asked questions
When should I plant warm-season grass in Corpus Christi NAS?
Seed, sod, or plug Bermuda, Zoysia, and other warm-season grasses in late spring — around Jan 28 – Feb 11 in Corpus Christi NAS, 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 Corpus Christi NAS?
Aim for Dec 24 – Jan 14 — the estimated stretch when Corpus Christi NAS soil approaches the ~55°F germination threshold, anchored to the average last frost (Jan 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 Corpus Christi NAS?
Keep mowing as long as the grass grows — in Corpus Christi NAS that's typically until Dec 25 – Jan 15, around the average first fall frost (Jan 8). Warm-season lawns then go brown-dormant for winter, which is normal.
What grass grows best in Corpus Christi NAS?
Texas is warm-season country: Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede, bahia, buffalo. See the grass guides linked below for identification and care.