Pilot Point Isl Du Boi lawn care, month by month
| Month | Tasks |
|---|---|
| January | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| February | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| March | Apply crabgrass pre-emergent |
| April | Seed, sod, or plug new grass · First feeding at full green-up · Aerate / dethatch |
| May | First feeding at full green-up · Aerate / dethatch |
| 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 | Last nitrogen of the year |
| October | Last nitrogen of the year |
| November | Growth stops — final mow |
| December | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
Reading the Pilot Point Isl Du Boi lawn year
Pilot Point Isl Du Boi's lawn year runs on warmth: the lawn wakes after the last frost around Mar 24, hits full stride in midsummer, and goes dormant with the first frost around Nov 16. 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 Pilot Point Isl Du Boi
Frequently asked questions
When should I plant warm-season grass in Pilot Point Isl Du Boi?
Seed, sod, or plug Bermuda, Zoysia, and other warm-season grasses in late spring — around Apr 7 – Apr 21 in Pilot Point Isl Du Boi, 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 Pilot Point Isl Du Boi?
Aim for Mar 3 – Mar 24 — the estimated stretch when Pilot Point Isl Du Boi soil approaches the ~55°F germination threshold, anchored to the average last frost (Mar 24). 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 Pilot Point Isl Du Boi?
Keep mowing as long as the grass grows — in Pilot Point Isl Du Boi that's typically until Nov 2 – Nov 23, around the average first fall frost (Nov 16). Warm-season lawns then go brown-dormant for winter, which is normal.
What grass grows best in Pilot Point Isl Du Boi?
Texas is warm-season country: Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede, bahia, buffalo. See the grass guides linked below for identification and care.