Taylor 1NW lawn care, month by month
| Month | Tasks |
|---|---|
| January | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| February | Apply crabgrass pre-emergent |
| March | Apply crabgrass pre-emergent · Seed, sod, or plug new grass · First feeding at full green-up |
| April | Seed, sod, or plug new grass · First feeding at full green-up · Aerate / dethatch |
| May | 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 Taylor 1NW lawn year
Taylor 1NW's lawn year runs on warmth: the lawn wakes after the last frost around Mar 8, hits full stride in midsummer, and goes dormant with the first frost around Nov 21. 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 Taylor 1NW
Frequently asked questions
When should I plant warm-season grass in Taylor 1NW?
Seed, sod, or plug Bermuda, Zoysia, and other warm-season grasses in late spring — around Mar 22 – Apr 5 in Taylor 1NW, 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 Taylor 1NW?
Aim for Feb 15 – Mar 8 — the estimated stretch when Taylor 1NW soil approaches the ~55°F germination threshold, anchored to the average last frost (Mar 8). 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 Taylor 1NW?
Keep mowing as long as the grass grows — in Taylor 1NW that's typically until Nov 7 – Nov 28, around the average first fall frost (Nov 21). Warm-season lawns then go brown-dormant for winter, which is normal.
What grass grows best in Taylor 1NW?
Texas is warm-season country: Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede, bahia, buffalo. See the grass guides linked below for identification and care.