Get Your Zoysia, Bermuda, or St. Augustine Grass Summer-Ready!
Spring in North Texas is like Mother Nature hitting the âgoâ button. One day, itâs 55°F and drizzly; the next, itâs 85°F and sunny. For your lawn, this means itâs time to wake upâbut how you care for it now sets the stage for a lush, green summer. Whether youâve got hardy Bermuda, shade-loving St. Augustine, or low-maintenance Zoysia, hereâs your step-by-step guide to spring lawn care in our unique climate.
đ± Key Rule: Wait until soil temps hit 65°F.
In North Texas, this usually happens by mid-March to early April. Use a soil thermometer (or check local ag extension reports) to confirm. Starting too early can stress grass still recovering from winter dormancy.
âïž Golden Rule:Â Never remove more than â of the blade in one cut.
Pro Tip:Â Sharpen your mower blades! Ragged cuts = brown tips = unhappy grass.
đ§ North Texas Rule:Â Water deeply 1â2x/week, not daily.
Aim for 1 inch of water per week (including rainfall). Early morning is best to reduce evaporation and fungal risk.
Watch For:Â Clay soils (common here) hold water longer. Adjust to avoid soggy roots.
đ± Schedule:Â Apply first round when grass is 50% green.
Soil Test First! North Texas soils are often alkaline. A $15 test will tell you exactly what your lawn needs.
Check out our Weed and Feed Guide Schedule for Lawn Care.
đż Critical Move: Apply pre-emergent herbicides by mid-March. Learn the secrets about pre-emergent herbicides.
Target crabgrass and grassy weeds before they sprout. For existing weeds (dandelions, clover):
â ïž Caution: Never apply weed-and-feed products until after green-up. They can harm emerging grass.
Take a look at our weed identification guide to see which weeds are invading your lawn.
â° When:Â Late spring (May) for Bermuda and Zoysia; skip St. Augustine unless thatch is over 1â thick.
đ Common Culprits:
đ± Zoysia:
đż Bermuda:
đ St. Augustine:
By late May, transition to summer routines:
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Final Tip:Â Donât stress perfection. North Texas lawns face brutal summers, droughts, and clay soil. Focus on building resilient roots now, and your grass will thank you in August!
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I know I am a bit late to be starting my spring care here but I want to make sure I am ahead of the heat we have coming. I heard it is going to be a very hot and dry one this year. Which steps should I focus on for spring care now in late April? I know I should be getting ready for summer care already but I had been super busy with work and my lawn is showing it.