Lubbock, TX Lawn Care Calendar
In a typical year, put down crabgrass preventer in Lubbock between Mar 5 and Mar 31. Seed or sod warm-season grass between Apr 28 and Aug 16. The last spring frost usually comes around Apr 3. Most lawns here are warm-season grass (Bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede).
Typical lawn care dates in Lubbock
| Task | Typical window |
|---|---|
| Crabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)Crabgrass sprouts once soil stays above 55°F. Apply when soil reaches 50°F, before that happens. | Mar 5 – Mar 31 |
| FertilizerFeed after green-up once soil stays above 65°F; stop about 6 weeks before the first frost. | Apr 28 – Sep 18 |
| Seeding, sodding & pluggingWarm-season grass needs soil above 65°F and about 10 weeks to establish before frost. | Apr 28 – Aug 16 |
| Fall pre-emergent (winter weeds)Stops annual bluegrass (Poa annua) and winter weeds; apply as soil drops below 70°F. | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
Median dates, 2016–2025, from NOAA weather data for Lubbock. This year's dates can differ by a few weeks.
Month-by-month lawn care in Lubbock
- JanuaryNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- FebruaryNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- MarchCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)
- AprilFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- MayFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- JuneFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- JulyFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- AugustFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- SeptemberFertilizer
- OctoberFall pre-emergent (winter weeds)
- NovemberNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- DecemberNo treatments due; mow as needed.
Soil temperature in Lubbock by month
Average soil temperature 4 inches down, estimated from 2016–2025 weather. It bottoms out in January at 40°F and peaks in July at 82°F. Crabgrass preventer goes down when it reaches 50°F, usually around Mar 5.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40°F | 44°F | 53°F | 60°F | 70°F | 78°F | 82°F | 81°F | 74°F | 64°F | 52°F | 45°F |
Lubbock lawn timing, year by year
Over the last 10 years, soil in Lubbock reached 50°F, the signal for crabgrass preventer, as early as Feb 7 (2017) and as late as Mar 26 (2022): 47 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 (Apr 3) and first fall frost (Oct 30), the growing season lasts about 210 days.
| Year | Crabgrass window opened | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 27 | Apr 6 | Oct 30 |
| 2024 | Feb 22 | Mar 27 | Nov 21 |
| 2023 | Feb 28 | Mar 29 | Oct 29 |
| 2022 | Mar 26 | Mar 25 | Nov 12 |
| 2021 | Mar 9 | Apr 22 | Nov 18 |
| 2020 | Mar 8 | Apr 15 | Oct 26 |
| 2019 | Mar 23 | Apr 1 | Oct 12 |
| 2018 | Mar 15 | Apr 16 | Oct 15 |
| 2017 | Feb 7 | Mar 3 | Oct 28 |
| 2016 | Feb 18 | Apr 3 | Nov 19 |
Estimated from daily temperatures for Lubbock. A dash means it didn't happen that year.
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply pre-emergent in Lubbock?
In a typical year, between Mar 5 and Mar 31. 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 Lubbock?
Once soil stays above 65°F, typically Apr 28 – Aug 16, leaving about 10 weeks before the first frost.
When is the last frost in Lubbock?
The median last spring frost is Apr 3 and the median first fall frost is Oct 30 (2016–2025).
How long is the growing season in Lubbock?
About 210 days, from the median last spring frost on Apr 3 to the median first fall frost on Oct 30 (2016–2025).
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