Shreveport, LA Lawn Care Calendar
In a typical year, put down crabgrass preventer in Shreveport between Feb 6 and Mar 1. Seed or sod warm-season grass between Apr 5 and Sep 5. The last spring frost usually comes around Feb 22. Most lawns here are warm-season grass (Bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede).
Typical lawn care dates in Shreveport
| 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 6 – Mar 1 |
| FertilizerFeed after green-up once soil stays above 65°F; stop about 6 weeks before the first frost. | Apr 5 – Oct 8 |
| Seeding, sodding & pluggingWarm-season grass needs soil above 65°F and about 10 weeks to establish before frost. | Apr 5 – Sep 5 |
| Fall pre-emergent (winter weeds)Stops annual bluegrass (Poa annua) and winter weeds; apply as soil drops below 70°F. | Oct 17 – Nov 7 |
Median dates, 2016–2025, from NOAA weather data for Shreveport. This year's dates can differ by a few weeks.
Month-by-month lawn care in Shreveport
- JanuaryNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- FebruaryCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)
- MarchCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)
- 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 Shreveport 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 85°F. Crabgrass preventer goes down when it reaches 50°F, usually around Feb 6.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47°F | 51°F | 59°F | 65°F | 74°F | 82°F | 85°F | 85°F | 80°F | 70°F | 58°F | 51°F |
Shreveport lawn timing, year by year
Over the last 10 years, soil in Shreveport reached 50°F, the signal for crabgrass preventer, as early as Jan 12 (2017) and as late as Mar 4 (2022): 51 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 (Feb 22) and first fall frost (Nov 19), the growing season lasts about 270 days.
| Year | Crabgrass window opened | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jan 31 | Feb 22 | Dec 3 |
| 2024 | Jan 31 | Feb 20 | Nov 30 |
| 2023 | Feb 7 | Mar 21 | Nov 2 |
| 2022 | Mar 4 | Mar 13 | Nov 13 |
| 2021 | Feb 25 | Feb 21 | Dec 12 |
| 2020 | Mar 1 | Feb 28 | Dec 1 |
| 2019 | Feb 4 | Mar 7 | Nov 1 |
| 2018 | Feb 16 | Feb 12 | Nov 15 |
| 2017 | Jan 12 | Jan 28 | Oct 30 |
| 2016 | Jan 31 | Feb 8 | Nov 21 |
Estimated from daily temperatures for Shreveport. A dash means it didn't happen that year.
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply pre-emergent in Shreveport?
In a typical year, between Feb 6 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 Shreveport?
Once soil stays above 65°F, typically Apr 5 – Sep 5, leaving about 10 weeks before the first frost.
When is the last frost in Shreveport?
The median last spring frost is Feb 22 and the median first fall frost is Nov 19 (2016–2025).
How long is the growing season in Shreveport?
About 270 days, from the median last spring frost on Feb 22 to the median first fall frost on Nov 19 (2016–2025).
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