Corpus Christi NWS lawn care, month by month
| Month | Tasks |
|---|---|
| January | Apply crabgrass pre-emergent |
| 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 | Last nitrogen of the year |
| November | Last nitrogen of the year |
| December | Growth stops — final mow |
Reading the Corpus Christi NWS lawn year
Corpus Christi NWS's lawn year runs on warmth: the lawn wakes after the last frost around Jan 31, hits full stride in midsummer, and goes dormant with the first frost around Dec 22. 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 NWS
Frequently asked questions
When should I plant warm-season grass in Corpus Christi NWS?
Seed, sod, or plug Bermuda, Zoysia, and other warm-season grasses in late spring — around Feb 14 – Feb 28 in Corpus Christi NWS, 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 NWS?
Aim for Jan 10 – Jan 31 — the estimated stretch when Corpus Christi NWS soil approaches the ~55°F germination threshold, anchored to the average last frost (Jan 31). 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 NWS?
Keep mowing as long as the grass grows — in Corpus Christi NWS that's typically until Dec 8 – Dec 29, around the average first fall frost (Dec 22). Warm-season lawns then go brown-dormant for winter, which is normal.
What grass grows best in Corpus Christi NWS?
Texas is warm-season country: Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede, bahia, buffalo. See the grass guides linked below for identification and care.