Macon, GA Lawn Care Calendar
In a typical year, put down crabgrass preventer in Macon between Feb 9 and Mar 2. Seed or sod warm-season grass between Mar 30 and Aug 31. The last spring frost usually comes around Mar 12. Most lawns here are warm-season grass (Bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede).
Typical lawn care dates in Macon
| 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 9 – Mar 2 |
| FertilizerFeed after green-up once soil stays above 65°F; stop about 6 weeks before the first frost. | Mar 30 – Oct 3 |
| Seeding, sodding & pluggingWarm-season grass needs soil above 65°F and about 10 weeks to establish before frost. | Mar 30 – Aug 31 |
| 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 Macon. This year's dates can differ by a few weeks.
Month-by-month lawn care in Macon
- 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
- SeptemberFertilizer
- OctoberFertilizerFall pre-emergent (winter weeds)
- NovemberFall pre-emergent (winter weeds)
- DecemberNo treatments due; mow as needed.
Soil temperature in Macon by month
Average soil temperature 4 inches down, estimated from 2016–2025 weather. It bottoms out in January at 47°F and peaks in July at 82°F. Crabgrass preventer goes down when it reaches 50°F, usually around Feb 9.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47°F | 52°F | 58°F | 64°F | 72°F | 79°F | 82°F | 81°F | 77°F | 68°F | 57°F | 50°F |
Macon lawn timing, year by year
Over the last 10 years, soil in Macon reached 50°F, the signal for crabgrass preventer, as early as Jan 13 (2017) and as late as Feb 25 (2021): 43 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 12) and first fall frost (Nov 14), the growing season lasts about 247 days.
| Year | Crabgrass window opened | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 1 | Mar 3 | Nov 11 |
| 2024 | Jan 26 | Feb 26 | Nov 30 |
| 2023 | Feb 7 | Mar 22 | Nov 2 |
| 2022 | Feb 22 | Mar 15 | Oct 20 |
| 2021 | Feb 25 | Apr 3 | Nov 14 |
| 2020 | Feb 11 | Mar 2 | Nov 3 |
| 2019 | Feb 5 | Mar 8 | Nov 13 |
| 2018 | Feb 11 | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
| 2017 | Jan 13 | Mar 17 | Nov 20 |
| 2016 | Feb 21 | Feb 28 | Dec 9 |
Estimated from daily temperatures for Macon. A dash means it didn't happen that year.
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply pre-emergent in Macon?
In a typical year, between Feb 9 and Mar 2. 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 Macon?
Once soil stays above 65°F, typically Mar 30 – Aug 31, leaving about 10 weeks before the first frost.
When is the last frost in Macon?
The median last spring frost is Mar 12 and the median first fall frost is Nov 14 (2016–2025).
How long is the growing season in Macon?
About 247 days, from the median last spring frost on Mar 12 to the median first fall frost on Nov 14 (2016–2025).
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- Auburn, AL 109 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 9 – Mar 9
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- Montgomery, AL 159 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 4 – Mar 1