Augusta, GA Lawn Care Calendar
In a typical year, put down crabgrass preventer in Augusta between Feb 5 and Mar 1. Seed or sod warm-season grass between Mar 27 and Sep 7. The last spring frost usually comes around Mar 11. Most lawns here are warm-season grass (Bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede).
Typical lawn care dates in Augusta
| 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 5 – Mar 1 |
| FertilizerFeed after green-up once soil stays above 65°F; stop about 6 weeks before the first frost. | Mar 27 – Oct 10 |
| Seeding, sodding & pluggingWarm-season grass needs soil above 65°F and about 10 weeks to establish before frost. | Mar 27 – Sep 7 |
| Fall pre-emergent (winter weeds)Stops annual bluegrass (Poa annua) and winter weeds; apply as soil drops below 70°F. | Oct 12 – Nov 2 |
Median dates, 2016–2025, from NOAA weather data for Augusta. This year's dates can differ by a few weeks.
Month-by-month lawn care in Augusta
- JanuaryNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- FebruaryCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)
- MarchCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)FertilizerSeeding, 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 Augusta by month
Average soil temperature 4 inches down, estimated from 2016–2025 weather. It bottoms out in January at 48°F and peaks in July at 83°F. Crabgrass preventer goes down when it reaches 50°F, usually around Feb 5.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48°F | 53°F | 58°F | 65°F | 72°F | 79°F | 83°F | 82°F | 78°F | 68°F | 57°F | 50°F |
Augusta lawn timing, year by year
Over the last 10 years, soil in Augusta reached 50°F, the signal for crabgrass preventer, as early as Jan 13 (2017) and as late as Feb 24 (2021): 42 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 11) and first fall frost (Nov 21), the growing season lasts about 255 days.
| Year | Crabgrass window opened | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 1 | Mar 4 | Nov 11 |
| 2024 | Jan 26 | Feb 26 | Nov 30 |
| 2023 | Feb 8 | Mar 21 | Nov 2 |
| 2022 | Feb 17 | Mar 14 | Nov 18 |
| 2021 | Feb 24 | Apr 3 | Nov 23 |
| 2020 | Feb 4 | Mar 8 | Dec 2 |
| 2019 | Feb 5 | Mar 7 | Nov 10 |
| 2018 | Feb 8 | Mar 13 | Nov 28 |
| 2017 | Jan 13 | Mar 17 | Nov 20 |
| 2016 | Feb 2 | Feb 27 | Nov 21 |
Estimated from daily temperatures for Augusta. A dash means it didn't happen that year.
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply pre-emergent in Augusta?
In a typical year, between Feb 5 and Mar 1. 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 Augusta?
Once soil stays above 65°F, typically Mar 27 – Sep 7, leaving about 10 weeks before the first frost.
When is the last frost in Augusta?
The median last spring frost is Mar 11 and the median first fall frost is Nov 21 (2016–2025).
How long is the growing season in Augusta?
About 255 days, from the median last spring frost on Mar 11 to the median first fall frost on Nov 21 (2016–2025).
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- Columbia, SC 65 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 5 – Mar 8
- Greenville, SC 98 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 17 – Mar 13
- Rock Hill, SC 114 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 17 – Mar 19
- Charleston, SC 127 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 4 – Feb 16