Henderson, NV Lawn Care Calendar
In a typical year, put down crabgrass preventer in Henderson between Feb 3 and Feb 22. The last spring frost usually comes around Feb 4. Most lawns here are cool-season grass (tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass).
Typical lawn care dates in Henderson
| 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 3 – Feb 22 |
| Spring fertilizerA light feeding once soil warms past 55°F and the grass is actively growing. | Feb 15 – Mar 22 |
| Overseeding & seedingLate summer to early fall: seedlings need about 6–10 weeks of growth before the first frost. | — |
| Fall fertilizerThe most important feeding for cool-season grass, from early fall until soil cools to about 45°F. | from Oct 20 |
Median dates, 2016–2025, from NOAA weather data for Henderson. This year's dates can differ by a few weeks.
Month-by-month lawn care in Henderson
- JanuaryNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- FebruaryCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)Spring fertilizer
- MarchSpring fertilizer
- AprilNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- MayNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- JuneNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- JulyNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- AugustNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- SeptemberNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- OctoberFall fertilizer
- NovemberNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- DecemberNo treatments due; mow as needed.
Soil temperature in Henderson by month
Average soil temperature 4 inches down, estimated from 2016–2025 weather. It bottoms out in January at 49°F and peaks in July at 95°F. Crabgrass preventer goes down when it reaches 50°F, usually around Feb 3.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49°F | 53°F | 60°F | 69°F | 77°F | 89°F | 95°F | 94°F | 86°F | 73°F | 60°F | 51°F |
Henderson lawn timing, year by year
Over the last 10 years, soil in Henderson reached 50°F, the signal for crabgrass preventer, as early as Jan 9 (2022) and as late as Mar 2 (2018): 52 days apart. A fixed calendar date can't follow that, which is why the report above uses this year's soil temperature.
| Year | Crabgrass window opened | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 3 | Jan 25 | — |
| 2024 | Jan 21 | Jan 14 | — |
| 2023 | Feb 6 | Feb 2 | — |
| 2022 | Jan 9 | Jan 4 | Dec 17 |
| 2021 | Feb 3 | — | Dec 12 |
| 2020 | Jan 21 | Feb 6 | Dec 5 |
| 2019 | Jan 17 | Feb 24 | Dec 18 |
| 2018 | Mar 2 | Feb 25 | — |
| 2017 | Feb 2 | — | — |
| 2016 | Feb 9 | Feb 5 | Dec 18 |
Estimated from daily temperatures for Henderson. A dash means it didn't happen that year.
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply pre-emergent in Henderson?
In a typical year, between Feb 3 and Feb 22. 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 Henderson?
It depends on your grass type and this year’s soil temperature.
When is the last frost in Henderson?
The median last spring frost is Feb 4 (2016–2025).
How long is the growing season in Henderson?
Frost is uncommon in Henderson, so cool spells rather than freezes set the length of the season.
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Nearby cities in other states
- St. George, UT 107 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 25 – Mar 30
- Prescott, AZ 175 miles away · crabgrass preventer Apr 3 – Apr 30
- Flagstaff, AZ 196 miles away · crabgrass preventer May 15 – Jun 8
- Riverside, CA 199 miles away · crabgrass preventer Jan 30 – Feb 8