Langtry lawn care, month by month
| Month | Tasks |
|---|---|
| January | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| February | Apply crabgrass pre-emergent |
| March | Seed, sod, or plug new grass · First feeding at full green-up · Aerate / dethatch |
| April | First feeding at full green-up · Aerate / dethatch |
| 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 | Growth stops — final mow |
| December | Growth stops — final mow |
Reading the Langtry lawn year
Langtry's lawn year runs on warmth: the lawn wakes after the last frost around Feb 27, hits full stride in midsummer, and goes dormant with the first frost around Nov 27. 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 Langtry
Frequently asked questions
When should I plant warm-season grass in Langtry?
Seed, sod, or plug Bermuda, Zoysia, and other warm-season grasses in late spring — around Mar 13 – Mar 27 in Langtry, 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 Langtry?
Aim for Feb 6 – Feb 27 — the estimated stretch when Langtry soil approaches the ~55°F germination threshold, anchored to the average last frost (Feb 27). 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 Langtry?
Keep mowing as long as the grass grows — in Langtry that's typically until Nov 13 – Dec 4, around the average first fall frost (Nov 27). Warm-season lawns then go brown-dormant for winter, which is normal.
What grass grows best in Langtry?
Texas is warm-season country: Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede, bahia, buffalo. See the grass guides linked below for identification and care.