Texarkana, AR Lawn Care Calendar
In a typical year, put down crabgrass preventer in Texarkana between Feb 19 and Mar 13. Seed or sod warm-season grass between Apr 23 and Aug 29. The last spring frost usually comes around Mar 15. Most lawns here are warm-season grass (Bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede).
Typical lawn care dates in Texarkana
| 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 19 – Mar 13 |
| FertilizerFeed after green-up once soil stays above 65°F; stop about 6 weeks before the first frost. | Apr 23 – Oct 1 |
| Seeding, sodding & pluggingWarm-season grass needs soil above 65°F and about 10 weeks to establish before frost. | Apr 23 – Aug 29 |
| Fall pre-emergent (winter weeds)Stops annual bluegrass (Poa annua) and winter weeds; apply as soil drops below 70°F. | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
Median dates, 2016–2025, from NOAA weather data for Texarkana. This year's dates can differ by a few weeks.
Month-by-month lawn care in Texarkana
- 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
- SeptemberFertilizer
- OctoberFertilizerFall pre-emergent (winter weeds)
- NovemberFall pre-emergent (winter weeds)
- DecemberNo treatments due; mow as needed.
Soil temperature in Texarkana by month
Average soil temperature 4 inches down, estimated from 2016–2025 weather. It bottoms out in January at 44°F and peaks in July at 83°F. Crabgrass preventer goes down when it reaches 50°F, usually around Feb 19.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44°F | 49°F | 57°F | 63°F | 72°F | 80°F | 83°F | 83°F | 78°F | 68°F | 56°F | 49°F |
Texarkana lawn timing, year by year
Over the last 10 years, soil in Texarkana reached 50°F, the signal for crabgrass preventer, as early as Jan 12 (2017) and as late as Mar 4 (2022): 51 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 (Mar 15) and first fall frost (Nov 12), the growing season lasts about 242 days.
| Year | Crabgrass window opened | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 27 | Feb 23 | Nov 11 |
| 2024 | Jan 31 | Mar 19 | Nov 29 |
| 2023 | Feb 21 | Mar 21 | Nov 2 |
| 2022 | Mar 4 | Mar 14 | Nov 13 |
| 2021 | Feb 26 | Feb 23 | Nov 27 |
| 2020 | Mar 2 | Feb 28 | Dec 1 |
| 2019 | Feb 4 | Mar 7 | Nov 1 |
| 2018 | Feb 16 | Apr 8 | Nov 10 |
| 2017 | Jan 12 | Mar 15 | Oct 29 |
| 2016 | Jan 31 | Mar 22 | Nov 20 |
Estimated from daily temperatures for Texarkana. A dash means it didn't happen that year.
Growing cool-season grass in Texarkana?
| Task | Typical window |
|---|---|
| Crabgrass preventer (pre-emergent) | Feb 19 – Mar 13 |
| Spring fertilizer | Mar 6 – Apr 10 |
| Overseeding & seeding | Aug 29 – Oct 18 |
| Fall fertilizer | Oct 14 – Dec 2 |
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply pre-emergent in Texarkana?
In a typical year, between Feb 19 and Mar 13. 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 Texarkana?
Once soil stays above 65°F, typically Apr 23 – Aug 29, leaving about 10 weeks before the first frost.
When is the last frost in Texarkana?
The median last spring frost is Mar 15 and the median first fall frost is Nov 12 (2016–2025).
How long is the growing season in Texarkana?
About 242 days, from the median last spring frost on Mar 15 to the median first fall frost on Nov 12 (2016–2025).
Lawn care guides
- When to apply pre-emergent
- Lawn fertilizer schedule
- Cool-season vs. warm-season grass
- Soil temperature for lawns
- Fall lawn care checklist
Growing vegetables too? See the Texarkana planting calendarfor when to start seeds and plant outside.
More Arkansas lawn calendars
Nearby cities in other states
- Shreveport, LA 65 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 6 – Mar 1
- Tyler, TX 105 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 19 – Mar 2
- Monroe, LA 129 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 6 – Mar 1
- McKinney, TX 150 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 19 – Mar 9