Edinburg 17 NNE 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 | Apply crabgrass pre-emergent · Growth stops — final mow |
Reading the Edinburg 17 NNE lawn year
Edinburg 17 NNE's lawn year runs on warmth: the lawn wakes after the last frost around Jan 21, hits full stride in midsummer, and goes dormant with the first frost around Dec 23. 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 Edinburg 17 NNE
Frequently asked questions
When should I plant warm-season grass in Edinburg 17 NNE?
Seed, sod, or plug Bermuda, Zoysia, and other warm-season grasses in late spring — around Feb 4 – Feb 18 in Edinburg 17 NNE, 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 Edinburg 17 NNE?
Aim for Dec 31 – Jan 21 — the estimated stretch when Edinburg 17 NNE soil approaches the ~55°F germination threshold, anchored to the average last frost (Jan 21). 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 Edinburg 17 NNE?
Keep mowing as long as the grass grows — in Edinburg 17 NNE that's typically until Dec 9 – Dec 30, around the average first fall frost (Dec 23). Warm-season lawns then go brown-dormant for winter, which is normal.
What grass grows best in Edinburg 17 NNE?
Texas is warm-season country: Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede, bahia, buffalo. See the grass guides linked below for identification and care.