Gulfport, MS Lawn Care Calendar
In a typical year, put down crabgrass preventer in Gulfport between Jan 30 and Feb 15. Seed or sod warm-season grass between Mar 9 and Sep 25. The last spring frost usually comes around Feb 16. Most lawns here are warm-season grass (Bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede).
Typical lawn care dates in Gulfport
| Task | Typical window |
|---|---|
| Crabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)Crabgrass sprouts once soil stays above 55°F. Apply when soil reaches 50°F, before that happens. | Jan 30 – Feb 15 |
| FertilizerFeed after green-up once soil stays above 65°F; stop about 6 weeks before the first frost. | Mar 9 – Oct 20 |
| Seeding, sodding & pluggingWarm-season grass needs soil above 65°F and about 10 weeks to establish before frost. | Mar 9 – Sep 25 |
| Fall pre-emergent (winter weeds)Stops annual bluegrass (Poa annua) and winter weeds; apply as soil drops below 70°F. | Oct 24 – Nov 14 |
Median dates, 2016–2025, from NOAA weather data for Gulfport. This year's dates can differ by a few weeks.
Month-by-month lawn care in Gulfport
- JanuaryCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)
- FebruaryCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)
- MarchFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- AprilFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- MayFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- JuneFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- JulyFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- AugustFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- SeptemberFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- OctoberFertilizerFall pre-emergent (winter weeds)
- NovemberFall pre-emergent (winter weeds)
- DecemberNo treatments due; mow as needed.
Soil temperature in Gulfport by month
Average soil temperature 4 inches down, estimated from 2016–2025 weather. It bottoms out in January at 51°F and peaks in August at 84°F. Crabgrass preventer goes down when it reaches 50°F, usually around Jan 30.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51°F | 57°F | 63°F | 68°F | 76°F | 82°F | 83°F | 84°F | 80°F | 73°F | 62°F | 55°F |
Gulfport lawn timing, year by year
Over the last 10 years, soil in Gulfport reached 50°F, the signal for crabgrass preventer, as early as Jan 12 (2017) and as late as Feb 25 (2021): 44 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 (Feb 16) and first fall frost (Dec 2), the growing season lasts about 289 days.
| Year | Crabgrass window opened | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jan 29 | Feb 22 | Nov 11 |
| 2024 | Jan 25 | Jan 22 | — |
| 2023 | Jan 29 | Mar 20 | — |
| 2022 | Feb 17 | Mar 13 | Dec 19 |
| 2021 | Feb 25 | Feb 21 | — |
| 2020 | Jan 30 | Jan 22 | Dec 1 |
| 2019 | Feb 3 | Mar 6 | Nov 13 |
| 2018 | Jan 27 | Jan 20 | Nov 15 |
| 2017 | Jan 12 | Jan 9 | Dec 9 |
| 2016 | Jan 30 | Feb 11 | Dec 10 |
Estimated from daily temperatures for Gulfport. A dash means it didn't happen that year.
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply pre-emergent in Gulfport?
In a typical year, between Jan 30 and Feb 15. 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 Gulfport?
Once soil stays above 65°F, typically Mar 9 – Sep 25, leaving about 10 weeks before the first frost.
When is the last frost in Gulfport?
The median last spring frost is Feb 16 and the median first fall frost is Dec 2 (2016–2025).
How long is the growing season in Gulfport?
About 289 days, from the median last spring frost on Feb 16 to the median first fall frost on Dec 2 (2016–2025).
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Nearby cities in other states
- New Orleans, LA 65 miles away · crabgrass preventer Jan 27 – Feb 9
- Mobile, AL 66 miles away · crabgrass preventer Jan 30 – Feb 15
- Pensacola, FL 112 miles away · crabgrass preventer Jan 28 – Feb 12
- Baton Rouge, LA 125 miles away · crabgrass preventer Jan 29 – Feb 16