Texas yards face scorching summers and mild winters, so treating them the same every month wastes water and fertilizers. A seasonal lawn maintenance plan tailors irrigation, feeding, and pruning to each season’s needs so you stop overwatering, avoid pointless fertilizer applications, and lower bills without sacrificing curb appeal.
In this blog, we’ll show you how simple seasonal tweaks such as reducing irrigation in the fall or skipping fertilizer in winter can keep your yard healthy and your bills low.
How Can Seasonal Irrigation Save You Money?
Managing your sprinkler system by season is one of the easiest ways to lower water bills and protect your landscape investment. Follow these smart steps to save your money:
- Check soil moisture before watering by digging 3–4 inches deep.
- Knowing how to adjust the sprinkler controller seasonally can save water and lower your bills. Use the “seasonal adjust” or “percentage” setting on your controller to lower watering times as temperatures drop.
- For Central Texas lawns, reduce output to about 70% in October and 40% in November, then increase settings in spring when grass starts actively growing.
- Inspect for leaks early; even small leaks can waste hundreds of gallons. Check heads, valves, and lines each season to catch problems before they become costly.
- Adding 3–4 inches of organic mulch helps conserve moisture, lowers watering needs, and keeps plants healthy.
Quick tip for Texas lawns: When days are cool and grass is dormant, skip scheduled mid-week watering and monitor recovery after a light rain.
When to Fertilize the Lawn in Texas
Fertilizing at the right time saves money, supports healthy growth, and prevents nutrient waste. Here’s how to do it effectively:
- Apply fertilizer when grass is actively growing, usually in spring and early fall for most Texas lawns.
- The best months to aerate and fertilize in Texas are spring (March–May) and early fall (September–October), with adjustments for your local zone and rainfall. Always aerate before fertilizing to help roots absorb nutrients more effectively.
- Avoid winter feeding to prevent nutrient waste and runoff.
- Small, targeted applications work better than heavy doses.
Following these rules keeps your turf healthy, reduces costs, and supports a sustainable landscape.
How Can You Prevent Breakdowns, Pests, and Weed Problems?
Regular seasonal checks prevent small issues from turning into expensive repairs. Inspect irrigation lines and sprinkler heads each season to catch leaks. Monitor for early signs of pests and disease to minimize treatment needs.
Effective weed control and mulching reduce herbicide use, lower watering requirements, and cut maintenance time. Seasonal mulch application also supports healthier plants and a more efficient lawn care routine.
How Can You Save Money with Mulch and Weed Control?
Using mulch and controlling weeds at the right time saves money and keeps your yard healthy. Spread 3–4 inches of organic mulch around plants to keep soil moist, reduce watering, and block sunlight from weed seeds. Summer and fall are the best times to mulch for cooler, healthier plants.
Check your yard each season and adjust watering, fertilizing, mowing, pruning, and pest control accordingly.
Use mulch all year to conserve water in hot months and protect roots before winter.
Simple Seasonal Checklist (Do This Each Year)
- Spring: Aerate, fertilize, and inspect for pests.
- Summer: Increase irrigation, mow higher, add a mulch layer if thin.
- Fall: Reduce irrigation, perform controller seasonal adjustments, and pre-winter clean-up.
- Winter: Minimal watering, no major fertilizing, monitor for cold stress.
Ready to Save on Your Texas Yard?
Tired of sky-high water bills, wasted fertilizer, or constant lawn repairs? A custom seasonal maintenance plan can change that.
Brookway Landscape and Irrigation offers tailored seasonal maintenance plans, including sprinkler tune-ups, how to adjust the sprinkler controller seasonally, and seasonal mulch and weed control.
Contact us today for a free consultation and seasonal maintenance quote designed for your Texas property.
