Start the Year With a Plan
The difference between a lawn that looks good and a lawn that looks great often comes down to planning. Reactive lawn care — dealing with problems as they appear — is always more expensive and less effective than a proactive, scheduled approach. As we kick off 2026, here's your complete month-by-month lawn care calendar for North Texas.
January: Assessment and Planning
Your lawn is dormant, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to do:
Evaluate last year: Walk your property and note areas that struggled in 2025. Were there bare spots? Drainage issues? Weed problems? Identifying these now gives you time to plan solutions before spring.
Schedule your lawn care service: If you don't already have a professional maintenance plan, January is the ideal time to set one up. The best lawn care companies fill their schedules quickly as spring approaches.
Service your irrigation system: While the system is off for winter, have it inspected for leaks, broken heads, and coverage gaps. Fixing issues now means you're ready when spring arrives.
Sharpen tools: If you do any DIY lawn work, sharpen mower blades, clean pruning shears, and organize your garage for the season ahead.
February: Pre-Season Preparation
Watch soil temperatures: Begin monitoring soil temperatures in mid-February. When they consistently reach 55°F, it's time for pre-emergent herbicide and scalping.
Plan your scalping: Schedule scalping for late February to early March. This is the most time-sensitive lawn care task of the year — too early risks freeze damage, too late delays green-up.
Order mulch and materials: If you plan to refresh flower beds, order mulch and soil amendments now. Suppliers get busy in March and April.
March: Spring Launch
Scalp your lawn: Remove the dead, brown top layer to expose the soil to sunlight and warmth. This triggers earlier green-up and promotes thicker growth.
Apply pre-emergent: Apply within 1-2 weeks of scalping to prevent summer weed seeds from germinating.
Start your irrigation system: Reactivate and test your sprinkler system. Run each zone and check for proper coverage, broken heads, and leaks.
April: Growth Begins
First fertilization: Once your lawn is at least 50% green, apply a balanced spring fertilizer to fuel rapid growth.
Resume regular mowing: Establish your weekly mowing schedule. Set Bermuda at 1.5-2 inches, St. Augustine at 2.5-3.5 inches.
Spot-treat weeds: Address any breakthrough weeds with selective post-emergent herbicide while they're young and easy to control.
May: Full Growth Mode
Maintain mowing schedule: Growth is at its peak. Weekly mowing is essential to maintain proper height without removing too much at once.
Monitor irrigation: As temperatures rise, ensure your lawn is getting 1 inch of water per week from rain and irrigation combined.
Consider aeration: Late May is a good time to aerate Bermuda grass lawns if soil compaction is an issue.
June Through August: Summer Survival
Raise mowing height: Increase by 0.5 inch to help grass cope with heat stress.
Water deeply and infrequently: Two to three deep waterings per week are better than daily light sprinkles.
Watch for pests: Chinch bugs, grubs, and armyworms are most active in summer. Watch for irregular brown patches that don't respond to watering.
Reduce fertilization: Avoid heavy nitrogen applications during peak heat. A light application in June is sufficient until fall.
September: Fall Recovery
Apply fall pre-emergent: Prevent winter annual weeds before soil temperatures drop below 70°F.
Resume normal watering: After summer conservation, ensure your lawn gets adequate moisture for fall recovery.
Fertilize: Apply a balanced fall fertilizer to support root growth and energy storage for winter.
October Through November: Winterization
Aerate if needed: October is ideal for a second aeration if your lawn needs it.
Remove leaves weekly: Don't let fallen leaves smother your lawn during the transition to dormancy.
Final mowing: Lower your cutting height slightly for the last mow of the season.
Winterize irrigation: Drain or blow out your sprinkler system before the first hard freeze.
December: Rest and Reflect
Minimal maintenance: Your lawn is dormant. Avoid foot traffic on frozen grass and keep debris cleared.
Plan for next year: Evaluate what worked and what didn't in 2026, and start planning for 2027.
Let Go Green Electric Handle the Calendar
Our comprehensive maintenance plans cover every item on this calendar — from scalping to winterization and everything in between. We take the guesswork out of lawn care so you can enjoy your property without worrying about timing, products, or technique.
Serving Rockwall, Rowlett, Heath, Sunnyvale, Forney, Garland, and Mesquite. Start 2026 with a plan — contact us for a free consultation.
