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West Virginia Lawn Care Calendar

In West Virginia, crabgrass preventer typically goes down between Mar 16 and Apr 25: first in Charleston, last in Morgantown. Below are typical fertilizer, seeding and frost dates for Charleston, Morgantown, Huntington and Parkersburg, from 2016–2025 weather data. Enter your ZIP code for this year's timing.

When to apply pre-emergent in West Virginia

Typically between Mar 16 and Apr 25, depending on where you live. The window opens first in Charleston (around Mar 16) and last in Morgantown (around Mar 20). Apply when soil reaches 50°F, before it stays above 55°F.

CityCrabgrass preventer window
CharlestonMar 16 – Apr 12
HuntingtonMar 16 – Apr 14
ParkersburgMar 19 – Apr 22
MorgantownMar 20 – Apr 25

Cool-season lawn calendar

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

CitySpring fertilizerOverseeding & seedingFall fertilizer
CharlestonApr 5 – May 10Aug 19 – Oct 8Sep 14 – Nov 13
MorgantownApr 18 – May 23Aug 20 – Oct 9Aug 31 – Nov 13
HuntingtonApr 7 – May 12Aug 17 – Oct 6Sep 16 – Nov 21
ParkersburgApr 15 – May 20Aug 18 – Oct 7Sep 13 – Nov 13

Frost dates in West Virginia

CityLast spring frostFirst fall frost
CharlestonApr 21Nov 2
MorgantownApr 24Nov 3
HuntingtonApr 20Oct 31
ParkersburgApr 23Nov 1

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 West Virginia?

Typically between Mar 16 and Apr 25, depending on where you live. The window opens first in Charleston (around Mar 16) and last in Morgantown (around Mar 20). Apply when soil reaches 50°F, before it stays above 55°F.

When is the best time to seed grass in West Virginia?

Early fall is best for cool-season grass (tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass): typically from Aug 17 to Oct 9 across West Virginia, while soil cools from 65°F toward 50°F.

What type of grass grows in West Virginia?

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

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