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Nevada Lawn Care Calendar

In Nevada, crabgrass preventer typically goes down between Feb 3 and May 28: first in Las Vegas, last in Elko. Below are typical fertilizer, seeding and frost dates for Las Vegas, Reno, Elko and Henderson, from 2016–2025 weather data. Enter your ZIP code for this year's timing.

When to apply pre-emergent in Nevada

Typically between Feb 3 and May 28, depending on where you live. The window opens first in Las Vegas (around Feb 3) and last in Elko (around May 2). Apply when soil reaches 50°F, before it stays above 55°F.

CityCrabgrass preventer window
Las VegasFeb 3 – Feb 17
HendersonFeb 3 – Feb 22
RenoApr 7 – May 4
ElkoMay 2 – May 28

Cool-season lawn calendar

Lawns across Nevada are mostly cool-season grass (tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass).

CitySpring fertilizerOverseeding & seedingFall fertilizer
Las VegasFeb 10 – Mar 17—from Oct 20
RenoApr 27 – Jun 1Jul 31 – Sep 19Sep 9 – Nov 10
ElkoMay 21 – Jun 25Jul 9 – Aug 28Aug 22 – Oct 25
HendersonFeb 15 – Mar 22—from Oct 20

Frost dates in Nevada

CityLast spring frostFirst fall frost
Las VegasFeb 5—
RenoApr 21Oct 14
ElkoMay 20Sep 22
HendersonFeb 4—

Median dates, 2016–2025. A dash means frost does not occur in most years.

Frequently asked questions

When should I put down pre-emergent in Nevada?

Typically between Feb 3 and May 28, depending on where you live. The window opens first in Las Vegas (around Feb 3) and last in Elko (around May 2). Apply when soil reaches 50°F, before it stays above 55°F.

When is the best time to seed grass in Nevada?

Early fall is best for cool-season grass (tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass): typically from Jul 9 to Sep 19 across Nevada, while soil cools from 65°F toward 50°F.

What type of grass grows in Nevada?

Most lawns in Nevada are cool-season grass (tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass).

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