Midland, TX Lawn Care Calendar
In a typical year, put down crabgrass preventer in Midland between Feb 14 and Mar 12. Seed or sod warm-season grass between Apr 12 and Sep 2. The last spring frost usually comes around Feb 28. Most lawns here are warm-season grass (Bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede).
Typical lawn care dates in Midland
| 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 14 – Mar 12 |
| FertilizerFeed after green-up once soil stays above 65°F; stop about 6 weeks before the first frost. | Apr 12 – Oct 5 |
| Seeding, sodding & pluggingWarm-season grass needs soil above 65°F and about 10 weeks to establish before frost. | Apr 12 – Sep 2 |
| Fall pre-emergent (winter weeds)Stops annual bluegrass (Poa annua) and winter weeds; apply as soil drops below 70°F. | Oct 13 – Nov 3 |
Median dates, 2016–2025, from NOAA weather data for Midland. This year's dates can differ by a few weeks.
Month-by-month lawn care in Midland
- 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 Midland by month
Average soil temperature 4 inches down, estimated from 2016–2025 weather. It bottoms out in January at 45°F and peaks in July at 85°F. Crabgrass preventer goes down when it reaches 50°F, usually around Feb 14.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45°F | 48°F | 58°F | 65°F | 75°F | 82°F | 85°F | 84°F | 78°F | 68°F | 56°F | 49°F |
Midland lawn timing, year by year
Over the last 10 years, soil in Midland reached 50°F, the signal for crabgrass preventer, as early as Jan 18 (2019) and as late as Mar 5 (2021): 46 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 28) and first fall frost (Nov 16), the growing season lasts about 261 days.
| Year | Crabgrass window opened | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 3 | Mar 21 | Dec 1 |
| 2024 | Jan 31 | Feb 19 | Dec 11 |
| 2023 | Feb 21 | Feb 18 | Oct 31 |
| 2022 | Mar 4 | Mar 13 | Nov 12 |
| 2021 | Mar 5 | Mar 3 | Dec 20 |
| 2020 | Mar 1 | Mar 1 | Oct 27 |
| 2019 | Jan 18 | Mar 7 | Oct 26 |
| 2018 | Feb 15 | Feb 27 | Nov 13 |
| 2017 | Jan 21 | Feb 4 | Nov 19 |
| 2016 | Feb 12 | Feb 10 | Nov 20 |
Estimated from daily temperatures for Midland. A dash means it didn't happen that year.
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply pre-emergent in Midland?
In a typical year, between Feb 14 and Mar 12. 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 Midland?
Once soil stays above 65°F, typically Apr 12 – Sep 2, leaving about 10 weeks before the first frost.
When is the last frost in Midland?
The median last spring frost is Feb 28 and the median first fall frost is Nov 16 (2016–2025).
How long is the growing season in Midland?
About 261 days, from the median last spring frost on Feb 28 to the median first fall frost on Nov 16 (2016–2025).
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- Roswell, NM 171 miles away · crabgrass preventer Mar 1 – Mar 18
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- Lawton, OK 279 miles away · crabgrass preventer Mar 1 – Mar 25
- Santa Fe, NM 338 miles away · crabgrass preventer Apr 19 – May 14