{"id":31904,"date":"2024-10-02T08:14:18","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T08:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=31904"},"modified":"2025-05-05T01:07:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T01:07:59","slug":"when-to-fertilize-lawn-south-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-fertilize-lawn-south-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Fertilize Your Lawn in South Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The warm climate in South Texas offers a longer window for lawn fertilization, due to the extended growing season. Typically, you\u2019ll <strong>fertilize in March and October<\/strong>, but you might need to do it more often with higher-maintenance lawns.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we\u2019ll take a look at the best times to fertilize your lawn, since timing your fertilizer correctly will help your lawn stay healthy all year round. However, if you want information about the entire state, check out our article: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-fertilize-lawn-south-texas\/\">When to Fertilize Your Lawn in Texas<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-084aca42-5134-4aca-ad38-00e35fb8ae3e\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">Table of Contents<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-fertilize-lawn-south-texas\/#0-best-time-to-fertilize-your-lawn-in-south-texas\" style=\"\">Best time to fertilize your lawn in South Texas<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-fertilize-lawn-south-texas\/#1-spring-fertilization\" style=\"\">Spring fertilization<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-fertilize-lawn-south-texas\/#2-summer-fertilization\" style=\"\">Summer fertilization<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-fertilize-lawn-south-texas\/#3-fall-fertilization\" style=\"\">Fall fertilization<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-fertilize-lawn-south-texas\/#4-more-texas-resources\" style=\"\">More Texas resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-best-time-to-fertilize-your-lawn-in-south-texas\"><span id=\"best-time-to-fertilize-your-lawn-in-south-texas\">Best time to fertilize your lawn in South Texas<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Texas has an extended growing season, which lasts 8 to 10 months (depending on whether you\u2019re in the Valley or Southeast Texas), so you\u2019ll be able to fertilize your lawn in spring, fall, and summer if your lawn requires moderate to high maintenance.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s take a look at the details of each of these fertilizer applications for the <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-south-texas\/\">best grasses for South Texas<\/a>:<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-spring-fertilization\"><span id=\"spring-fertilization\">Spring fertilization<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Fertilizing-Lawn-1.jpg\" alt=\"feeding lawn with granular fertilizer for perfect green grass\" class=\"wp-image-23360\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Fertilizing-Lawn-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Fertilizing-Lawn-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Fertilizing-Lawn-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Fertilizing-Lawn-1-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/feeding-lawn-granular-fertilizer-perfect-green-1793770075\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In South Texas, warm-season grass growth can start as early as late January, around the time of the last spring frost. In the Rio Grande Valley, most cities won\u2019t even experience a freeze. To ensure your lawn is actively growing, it\u2019s best to begin <strong>fertilizing only after you\u2019ve mowed it 2 or 3 times<\/strong>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This typically happens about <strong>six weeks after the last frost <\/strong>(if the area has frost), so you\u2019ll typically be able to <strong>fertilize on the following dates<\/strong>:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Around <strong>March 1<\/strong>, in cities like <strong>Harlingen<\/strong> and<strong> McAllen<\/strong>, in the Valley<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Around <strong>March 15<\/strong>, in the region near <strong>Corpus Christi <\/strong>and <strong>Laredo<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Around <strong>April 1<\/strong>, in Southeast Texas, near cities like <strong>Houston<\/strong> and <strong>Victoria<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-summer-fertilization\"><span id=\"summer-fertilization\">Summer fertilization<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer fertilization in South Texas can be beneficial if your lawn is newly established, has been neglected, or if you have a St. Augustine lawn that needs a color boost. Time this application about <strong>45 to 60 days after your initial spring fertilization<\/strong> for optimal results.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s best to <strong>use<\/strong> <strong>slow-release nitrogen fertilizers<\/strong> to avoid rapid growth spurts that could stress the grass. Read more about this topic in our guide: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-lawn-fertilizer-texas\/\">The Best Lawn Fertilizers for Texas<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Skip the summer fertilization if there\u2019s a drought, as applying fertilizer in those conditions can do more harm than good.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-fall-fertilization\"><span id=\"fall-fertilization\">Fall fertilization<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/handheld-spreader-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lawn fertilizer being spread with a manual fertilizer spreader\" class=\"wp-image-23353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/handheld-spreader-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/handheld-spreader-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/handheld-spreader-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/handheld-spreader-1-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/manual-fertilizing-lawn-back-yard-spring-106526951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fall fertilization in South Texas can extend your lawn\u2019s vibrant color, help it resist winter weeds, and promote a quicker recovery in early spring. The <strong>best time to apply fertilizer<\/strong> in the region is in <strong>October<\/strong>, about <strong>six weeks before the first frost<\/strong> (if applicable).<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pay attention to the<strong> cut-off dates<\/strong> for your <strong>last fertilizer application<\/strong>:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Around <strong>November 1<\/strong> in the Valley, including cities like <strong>Harlingen, McAllen, Corpus Christi, Laredo, <\/strong>and<strong> Victoria<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Around <strong>October 15<\/strong> for cities further north, like <strong>San Antonio <\/strong>and<strong> Houston<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-more-texas-resources\"><span id=\"more-texas-resources\">More Texas resources<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warm-season grasses are the only option for South Texas, but there might be some slight differences in how to care for them, including how to fertilize them. Luckily, you can learn all about them in our articles:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/bermudagrass-calendar-texas\/\">Bermudagrass Maintenance Calendar for Texas<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/zoysia-maintenance-calendar-texas\/\">Zoysiagrass Maintenance Calendar for Texas<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/st-augustinegrass-calendar-texas\/\">St. Augustinegrass Maintenance Calendar for Texas<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, we also have helpful resources regarding how to care for your lawn in general:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-time-plant-grass-seed-texas\/\">The Best Time to Plant Grass Seed in Texas<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/south-texas-weeds\/\">The Most Common South Texas Weeds<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-aerate-lawn-texas\/\">When to Aerate Your Lawn in Texas<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-dethatch-lawn-texas\/\">When to Dethatch Your Lawn in Texas<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-call-a-professional\"><span id=\"call-a-professional\">Call a professional<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you know when to fertilize your lawn in South Texas, you\u2019re well on your way to a healthier, greener yard. But remember, you don\u2019t have to tackle all of this on your own. If the thought of timing everything just right feels overwhelming, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/texas\">call a local lawn care professional<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have pros just a call away in <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/texas\/mcallen-lawn-care\">McAllen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/texas\/corpus-christi-lawn-care\">Corpus Christi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/texas\/san-antonio-lawn-care\">San Antonio<\/a>, and other South Texas locations. Let them handle the hard work while you sit back and enjoy the Texas sunshine.&nbsp;<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-1b81fd8c-1587-44b2-8aa6-a7eb7e1d64aa\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-a9e3777e-8c13-4542-9117-374d06f6e0cd\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-1b81fd8c-1587-44b2-8aa6-a7eb7e1d64aa\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-1b81fd8c-1587-44b2-8aa6-a7eb7e1d64aa\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Sources:\u00a0<\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-1b81fd8c-1587-44b2-8aa6-a7eb7e1d64aa\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/Watershed\/growgreen\/3_7_12_2011_lawn_fertilization_in_tx_E-437_handout_3_Chalmers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lawn Fertilization for Texas Warm-Season Grasses<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/aggie-hort.tamu.edu\/extension\/ornamentals\/lawnfert\/lawnfert.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lawn Fertilization in Texas<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/fertilizing-plants-lawns-trees-and-flowers-gardener-in-gloves-holds-white-fertilizer-balls-on-grass\/219157818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adragan<\/a> | Adobe Stock Free | <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn when to fertilize your lawn in South Texas. Key months are March and October, but your lawn may need more applications to maintain its health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":31908,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[183],"tags":[977,973,981,979,976,978,980,974,975,971,498],"class_list":["post-31904","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-texas","tag-lawn-care-alamo-tx","tag-lawn-care-brownsville-tx","tag-lawn-care-corpus-christi-tx","tag-lawn-care-donna-tx","tag-lawn-care-edinburg-tx","tag-lawn-care-harlingen-tx","tag-lawn-care-laredo-tx","tag-lawn-care-mcallen-tx","tag-lawn-care-mission-tx","tag-lawn-care-san-benito-tx","tag-lawn-care-san-antonio-tx"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fertilizing-lawn-2-1.jpeg","author_info":{"display_name":"Maria Isabela Reis","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/maria-isabela-reis\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31904","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31904"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31904\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31908"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31904"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31904"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31904"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}