Albany, GA Lawn Care Calendar
In a typical year, put down crabgrass preventer in Albany between Feb 1 and Feb 16. Seed or sod warm-season grass between Mar 14 and Sep 5. The last spring frost usually comes around Mar 4. Most lawns here are warm-season grass (Bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede).
Typical lawn care dates in Albany
| Task | Typical window |
|---|---|
| Crabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)Crabgrass sprouts once soil stays above 55°F. Apply when soil reaches 50°F, before that happens. | Feb 1 – Feb 16 |
| FertilizerFeed after green-up once soil stays above 65°F; stop about 6 weeks before the first frost. | Mar 14 – Oct 8 |
| Seeding, sodding & pluggingWarm-season grass needs soil above 65°F and about 10 weeks to establish before frost. | Mar 14 – Sep 5 |
| Fall pre-emergent (winter weeds)Stops annual bluegrass (Poa annua) and winter weeds; apply as soil drops below 70°F. | Oct 18 – Nov 8 |
Median dates, 2016–2025, from NOAA weather data for Albany. This year's dates can differ by a few weeks.
Month-by-month lawn care in Albany
- JanuaryNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- FebruaryCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)
- MarchFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- AprilFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- MayFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- JuneFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- JulyFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- AugustFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- SeptemberFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- OctoberFertilizerFall pre-emergent (winter weeds)
- NovemberFall pre-emergent (winter weeds)
- DecemberNo treatments due; mow as needed.
Soil temperature in Albany by month
Average soil temperature 4 inches down, estimated from 2016–2025 weather. It bottoms out in January at 50°F and peaks in July at 83°F. Crabgrass preventer goes down when it reaches 50°F, usually around Feb 1.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50°F | 55°F | 61°F | 67°F | 74°F | 80°F | 83°F | 82°F | 79°F | 70°F | 60°F | 53°F |
Albany lawn timing, year by year
Over the last 10 years, soil in Albany reached 50°F, the signal for crabgrass preventer, as early as Jan 13 (2017) and as late as Feb 6 (2018): 24 days apart. A fixed calendar date can't follow that, which is why the report above uses this year's soil temperature. Between the typical last spring frost (Mar 4) and first fall frost (Nov 19), the growing season lasts about 260 days.
| Year | Crabgrass window opened | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jan 31 | Feb 23 | Nov 11 |
| 2024 | Jan 25 | Feb 21 | Nov 30 |
| 2023 | Jan 31 | Mar 21 | Nov 2 |
| 2022 | Feb 3 | Mar 14 | Nov 18 |
| 2021 | Jan 22 | Feb 22 | Nov 24 |
| 2020 | Feb 4 | Mar 1 | Dec 1 |
| 2019 | Feb 4 | Mar 7 | Nov 13 |
| 2018 | Feb 6 | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
| 2017 | Jan 13 | Mar 17 | Nov 20 |
| 2016 | Feb 1 | Feb 28 | Nov 21 |
Estimated from daily temperatures for Albany. A dash means it didn't happen that year.
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply pre-emergent in Albany?
In a typical year, between Feb 1 and Feb 16. Put it down when soil reaches 50°F, before it stays above 55°F and crabgrass starts sprouting. Early springs move this up by a week or more, so check this year's soil temperature above.
When is the best time to plant grass seed in Albany?
Once soil stays above 65°F, typically Mar 14 – Sep 5, leaving about 10 weeks before the first frost.
When is the last frost in Albany?
The median last spring frost is Mar 4 and the median first fall frost is Nov 19 (2016–2025).
How long is the growing season in Albany?
About 260 days, from the median last spring frost on Mar 4 to the median first fall frost on Nov 19 (2016–2025).
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Nearby cities in other states
- Dothan, AL 77 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 1 – Feb 17
- Tallahassee, FL 79 miles away · crabgrass preventer Jan 26 – Feb 10
- Auburn, AL 105 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 9 – Mar 9
- Montgomery, AL 137 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 4 – Mar 1