Falcon Dam lawn care, month by month
| Month | Tasks |
|---|---|
| January | Apply crabgrass pre-emergent · Seed, sod, or plug new grass · First feeding at full green-up · 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 Falcon Dam lawn year
Falcon Dam's lawn year runs on warmth: the lawn wakes after the last frost around Jan 9, hits full stride in midsummer, and goes dormant with the first frost around Jan 1. 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 Falcon Dam
Frequently asked questions
When should I plant warm-season grass in Falcon Dam?
Seed, sod, or plug Bermuda, Zoysia, and other warm-season grasses in late spring — around Jan 23 – Feb 6 in Falcon Dam, 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 Falcon Dam?
Aim for Dec 19 – Jan 9 — the estimated stretch when Falcon Dam soil approaches the ~55°F germination threshold, anchored to the average last frost (Jan 9). 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 Falcon Dam?
Keep mowing as long as the grass grows — in Falcon Dam that's typically until Dec 18 – Jan 8, around the average first fall frost (Jan 1). Warm-season lawns then go brown-dormant for winter, which is normal.
What grass grows best in Falcon Dam?
Texas is warm-season country: Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede, bahia, buffalo. See the grass guides linked below for identification and care.