Provo, UT Lawn Care Calendar
In a typical year, put down crabgrass preventer in Provo between Apr 17 and May 9. The best time to overseed is between Aug 3 and Sep 22. The last spring frost usually comes around Apr 19. Most lawns here are cool-season grass (tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass).
Typical lawn care dates in Provo
| Task | Typical window |
|---|---|
| Crabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)Crabgrass sprouts once soil stays above 55°F. Apply when soil reaches 50°F, before that happens. | Apr 17 – May 9 |
| Spring fertilizerA light feeding once soil warms past 55°F and the grass is actively growing. | May 2 – Jun 6 |
| Overseeding & seedingLate summer to early fall: seedlings need about 6–10 weeks of growth before the first frost. | Aug 3 – Sep 22 |
| Fall fertilizerThe most important feeding for cool-season grass, from early fall until soil cools to about 45°F. | Sep 10 – Nov 2 |
Median dates, 2016–2025, from NOAA weather data for Provo. This year's dates can differ by a few weeks.
Month-by-month lawn care in Provo
- JanuaryNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- FebruaryNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- MarchNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- AprilCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)
- MayCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)Spring fertilizer
- JuneSpring fertilizer
- JulyNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- AugustOverseeding & seeding
- SeptemberOverseeding & seedingFall fertilizer
- OctoberFall fertilizer
- NovemberFall fertilizer
- DecemberNo treatments due; mow as needed.
Soil temperature in Provo by month
Average soil temperature 4 inches down, estimated from 2016–2025 weather. It bottoms out in January at 30°F and peaks in July at 77°F. Crabgrass preventer goes down when it reaches 50°F, usually around Apr 17.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30°F | 33°F | 41°F | 48°F | 57°F | 69°F | 77°F | 75°F | 67°F | 53°F | 42°F | 33°F |
Provo lawn timing, year by year
Over the last 10 years, soil in Provo reached 50°F, the signal for crabgrass preventer, as early as Mar 16 (2017) and as late as Apr 30 (2021): 45 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 19) and first fall frost (Oct 17), the growing season lasts about 181 days.
| Year | Crabgrass window opened | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Apr 10 | Apr 20 | Oct 28 |
| 2024 | Apr 13 | Apr 10 | Nov 4 |
| 2023 | Apr 29 | Apr 21 | Oct 27 |
| 2022 | Mar 27 | Apr 14 | Oct 24 |
| 2021 | Apr 30 | Apr 13 | Oct 15 |
| 2020 | Apr 23 | Apr 18 | Oct 17 |
| 2019 | Apr 20 | May 2 | Oct 6 |
| 2018 | Apr 23 | Apr 19 | Oct 15 |
| 2017 | Mar 16 | May 1 | Oct 3 |
| 2016 | Apr 9 | Apr 7 | Oct 6 |
Estimated from daily temperatures for Provo. A dash means it didn't happen that year.
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply pre-emergent in Provo?
In a typical year, between Apr 17 and May 9. 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 Provo?
Early fall, typically Aug 3 – Sep 22, while soil cools from 65°F toward 50°F.
When is the last frost in Provo?
The median last spring frost is Apr 19 and the median first fall frost is Oct 17 (2016–2025).
How long is the growing season in Provo?
About 181 days, from the median last spring frost on Apr 19 to the median first fall frost on Oct 17 (2016–2025).
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- Grand Junction, CO 184 miles away · crabgrass preventer Apr 6 – May 1
- Pocatello, ID 187 miles away · crabgrass preventer Apr 29 – May 22
- Elko, NV 219 miles away · crabgrass preventer May 2 – May 28
- Idaho Falls, ID 226 miles away · crabgrass preventer May 3 – Jun 6