Lawn Care Calendar North Texas
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Lawn care calendar north texas. Spring maintenance for st augustine grass how you care for your st augustine grass from march through may sets the tone for the entire growing season. There are several keys to getting off on the right foot. Lawn care calendar for warm season lawns keeping your lawn lush and healthy requires attention every month of the year. It s important to apply fertilizer at the right time of year and at the right amount otherwise you will end up with a mediocre lawn.
On your next watering day place open cans around your yard an old bean can works fine. Fertilization may not be as necessary in older lawns. Knowing what to do and when to do it is essential. Neil sperry s yearlong north texas garden calendar by neil sperry.
Lawn care calendar for cool season lawns getting your timing right on lawn care tasks is important to growing and maintaining a healthy attractive lawn. If the weather is still good neither frosty or wet then set the lawn mower high and give your lawn its last cut of the year. Winter lawn care calendar. This lawn care guide provides a general overview for you to follow.
Warm season grasses such as bermudagrass zoysia grass and bahiagrass thrive in southern regions. You might also benefit from reading our specific articles on watering fertilizing and mowing your st augustine lawn. A typical nutrient management plan for a bermudagrass home lawn in texas can range from 1 to 4 applications per year using 0 5 to 1 pound of nitrogen per 1 000 square feet per application during the growing season. March november 2 4 times per year based on soil analysis fertilization helps to keep your lawn healthy and maintain that desired green color.
The winter months are a quiet time in the lawn care calendar. Fast free shipping on your entire order hello sign in my account. Here is a tip for figuring out how much water your lawn is actually getting when you water. With a helping hand from.
March 31 2016 03 16 pm order reprint sprinkler heads need to be disassembled and cleaned. Cool season lawn grasses such as kentucky bluegrass fine and tall fescues and perennial ryegrass flourish in northern regions where their growth peaks in the cool temperatures and plentiful moisture of fall and spring. Bermudagrass home lawn management calendar january february march april may june july august september october november december mowing mow if necessary to prevent winter annual weeds from flowering p. Most lawns in the area require one inch of water a week.
In texas home lawns figure 1. 6 mow at 1 2 height weekly or as frequently as required to. Watering your lawn on a proper schedule is probably the single most important aspect of texas lawn care. 866 581 7378 mon fri 9am 5pm et live chat contact us.
Keep on top of worm casts by brushing them back into the lawn and removing fallen leaves to reduce their surface activity. They go dormant over winter return to active growth in spring and peak in dry hot summer weather. Areas adapted to bermudagrass bermudagrass recommended not adapted urban area.