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SEASONAL GUIDE

The Complete North Texas Lawn Care Calendar: What to Do Every Month

Updated March 2026

North Texas's climate is unforgiving — blazing summers, surprise late freezes, and drought conditions that would kill an untreated lawn. This comprehensive month-by-month guide tells you exactly what to do in your Carrollton, Grapevine, Plano, or DFW yard each month to keep it healthy and thriving year-round.

January–February: Apply pre-emergent weed control for spring crabgrass prevention. Ideal time to trim crape myrtles while they are dormant. March–April: Bermuda grass begins greening up. Start first fertilization and apply pre-emergent before spring weeds emerge. May–June: Peak growing season. Mow Bermuda every 7 to 10 days. Water 1 to 1.5 inches per week. July–August: Extreme heat. Raise mowing height slightly. Water deeply and infrequently early morning only. September–October: Apply fall fertilizer. Best window for live oak trimming. November–December: Final mowing of season. Winterize irrigation system before first freeze.

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SOD INSTALLATION

Bermuda vs. St. Augustine vs. Zoysia: Which Grass Is Right for Your North Texas Yard?

Choosing the right grass type is one of the most important decisions for your DFW lawn. Bermuda excels in full sun and drought. St. Augustine handles shade better but needs more water. Zoysia is the low-maintenance middle ground. Here is how to decide for your specific yard in Carrollton, Plano, or across the Metroplex.

March 2026

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WEED CONTROL

The 5 Worst Weeds in North Texas Lawns and How to Beat Them

Crabgrass, nutsedge, dandelion, spurge, and dallisgrass are the five most common lawn destroyers in DFW. Each requires a different treatment strategy. This guide breaks down how to identify each weed and what products and timing actually work in Texas.

February 2026

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TREE & SHRUB CARE

What Is Crape Murder and How to Trim Crape Myrtles the Right Way in Texas

Crape murder is the practice of severely topping crape myrtle trees — cutting them back to ugly stubs. This damages the tree's structure and destroys natural beauty. This guide explains proper crape myrtle pruning technique and the right time to trim in DFW.

January 2026

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FERTILIZATION

When and How to Fertilize Bermuda Grass in Carrollton and DFW

Bermuda grass in North Texas needs 3 to 4 fertilizations per season timed correctly to the growing cycle. Too early and you waste product. Too late and you stress the lawn heading into winter. This guide gives you the exact schedule and nitrogen ratios for our climate.

February 2026

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IRRIGATION

How to Winterize Your Sprinkler System in North Texas Before the First Freeze

A hard freeze with water sitting in your irrigation lines can crack heads, damage valves, and cost hundreds in repairs. This step-by-step guide walks you through how to properly winterize your sprinkler system in Carrollton, Lewisville, Plano, or anywhere in DFW.

February 2026

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LAWN MOWING

The Right Mowing Height for Bermuda, St. Augustine, and Zoysia in Texas

Mowing height is one of the most overlooked factors in lawn health. Cut Bermuda too high and you get thatch problems. Cut St. Augustine too low and you invite weeds. This guide gives exact mowing height ranges for each grass type in DFW by season.

February 2026

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YARD CLEANUP

Fall Yard Cleanup Checklist for North Texas Homeowners

Fall in DFW is the perfect time to prepare your lawn and landscape for winter. This checklist covers everything — leaf removal, final mowing, fertilization, shrub trimming, bed cleanup, and irrigation winterization for Carrollton, Grapevine, Denton, and surrounding cities.