Vigo Park 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 | Apply crabgrass pre-emergent |
| May | Seed, sod, or plug new grass · First feeding at full green-up · Aerate / dethatch |
| June | Aerate / dethatch |
| July | Peak growth — regular mowing, about 1″ of water a week |
| August | Last nitrogen of the year |
| September | Last nitrogen of the year |
| October | Growth stops — final mow |
| November | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
| December | Dormant (brown is normal) — no nitrogen, light cleanup only |
Reading the Vigo Park lawn year
Vigo Park's lawn year runs on warmth: the lawn wakes after the last frost around Apr 19, hits full stride in midsummer, and goes dormant with the first frost around Oct 22. 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 Vigo Park
Frequently asked questions
When should I plant warm-season grass in Vigo Park?
Seed, sod, or plug Bermuda, Zoysia, and other warm-season grasses in late spring — around May 3 – May 17 in Vigo Park, 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 Vigo Park?
Aim for Mar 29 – Apr 19 — the estimated stretch when Vigo Park soil approaches the ~55°F germination threshold, anchored to the average last frost (Apr 19). 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 Vigo Park?
Keep mowing as long as the grass grows — in Vigo Park that's typically until Oct 8 – Oct 29, around the average first fall frost (Oct 22). Warm-season lawns then go brown-dormant for winter, which is normal.
What grass grows best in Vigo Park?
Texas is warm-season country: Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede, bahia, buffalo. See the grass guides linked below for identification and care.