{"id":933,"date":"2015-07-29T15:47:37","date_gmt":"2015-07-29T18:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/?p=933"},"modified":"2025-08-11T16:22:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T19:22:23","slug":"guide-fall-lawn-care-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/texas\/dallas-tx\/guide-fall-lawn-care-dallas\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Fall Lawn Care in Dallas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the cooler weather moves in through North Texas, so does a new set of lawn care chores. Our guide to fall lawn care in Dallas walks you through the 9 steps to cultivate a healthy lawn.<\/p>    <p>Learn the right time to apply pre-emergent herbicides, the best soil temperatures for overseeding Bermuda in November, when you can stop mowing and irrigating your yard, and much more. From fall fertilizing to yard cleanup, here\u2019s everything you need to do to create the perfect Dallas lawn this fall.&nbsp;<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-cd631ce5-fd0c-4243-87e8-dec6b3358494\" 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\">In this article:<\/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:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/texas\/dallas-tx\/guide-fall-lawn-care-dallas\/#0-1-mow-growing-grass\" style=\"\">1. Mow Growing Grass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/texas\/dallas-tx\/guide-fall-lawn-care-dallas\/#1-2-water-your-lawn-properly\" style=\"\">2. Water Your Lawn Properly<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/texas\/dallas-tx\/guide-fall-lawn-care-dallas\/#2-3-clean-up-your-yard\" style=\"\">3. Clean Up Your Yard<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/texas\/dallas-tx\/guide-fall-lawn-care-dallas\/#3-4-treat-lawn-pests\" style=\"\">4. Treat Lawn Pests<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/texas\/dallas-tx\/guide-fall-lawn-care-dallas\/#4-5-treat-weeds\" style=\"\">5. Treat Weeds<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/texas\/dallas-tx\/guide-fall-lawn-care-dallas\/#5-6-test-your-soil\" style=\"\">6. Test Your Soil<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/texas\/dallas-tx\/guide-fall-lawn-care-dallas\/#6-7-overseed-bermuda-with-ryegrass\" style=\"\">7. Overseed Bermuda with Ryegrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/texas\/dallas-tx\/guide-fall-lawn-care-dallas\/#7-8-fertilize-your-grass\" style=\"\">8. Fertilize Your Grass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/texas\/dallas-tx\/guide-fall-lawn-care-dallas\/#8-9-winterize-your-lawn-equipment\" style=\"\">9. Winterize Your Lawn Equipment<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-1-mow-growing-grass\">1. Mow Growing Grass<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LS-warm-season-growth-1.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"A picture showing growth of warm season grass throughout the year\" class=\"wp-image-92138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LS-warm-season-growth-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LS-warm-season-growth-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LS-warm-season-growth-1-646x363.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LS-warm-season-growth-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LS-warm-season-growth-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p><strong>How<\/strong> <strong>often to mow warm-season grasses:<\/strong> Mow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/warm-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">warm-season grasses<\/a> less frequently as their growth slows, usually about one mow every 1.5 weeks. Expect your grass to go dormant when soil temperatures reach around 50 degrees F.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>The weather also affects your mowing schedule. Rainfall increases grass growth, so you may have to mow sooner after a rainstorm. But regardless of rainfall, as temperatures cool, the growth rate of your grass will slow down, reducing your mowing frequency.<\/p>    <p><strong>Why you should mulch your clippings: <\/strong>\u201cAgriLife&#8217;s Earth-Kind Principles recommend that all homeowners <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/reasons-to-use-grass-clippings-as-mulch\/\">mulch their grass clippings<\/a> in place on the lawn,\u201d says Jay Caddel, county Extension agent for Tarrant County at Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension. \u201cThese clippings break down and add organic matter to the soil. This also alleviates grass clippings from going to the landfill.\u201d<\/p>    <p><strong>When to stop mowing: <\/strong>Depending on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/texas\/dallas-tx\/grass-types-dallas-tx\/\">Dallas grass type<\/a>, these are the times of year when you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/when-stop-mowing-lawn-before-winter\/\">stop mowing your lawn before winter<\/a>:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of Grass<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>When to Stop Mowing in the Fall<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/bermudagrass-guide\/\">Bermudagrass<\/a><\/td><td>November to December<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\">Centipedegrass<\/a><\/td><td>November<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-care-for-st-augustine-grass\/\">St. Augustinegrass<\/a><\/td><td>November<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/zoysiagrass\/\">Zoysiagrass<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><td>November<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p><strong><em>My Tip: <\/em><\/strong><em>For my family\u2019s Denton lawn, my dad reduces his mowing frequency in August. During September and October, he mows his lawn every 1.5 weeks depending on the turfgrass\u2019s growth rate. In November, he does his final mow of the season.<\/em><\/p>    <p><strong>No time to mow? <\/strong>LawnStarter has you covered. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/dallas-tx-lawn-care\">Hire a Dallas lawn care pro<\/a> to mow your lawn and take care of your other fall lawn care chores.<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/mulching-vs-bagging-grass-clippings\/\">Mulching vs. Bagging Grass Clippings<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-2-water-your-lawn-properly\">2. Water Your Lawn Properly<\/h2>    <p>To prevent most of the water from evaporating before it reaches the soil, water the lawn in the morning before 10 a.m.<\/p>    <p>Your lawn needs less water as the weather cools down, and most warm-season lawns in Dallas go dormant by November. Don\u2019t water warm-season grasses once they are dormant, as this can lead to fall lawn diseases such as large patch.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/dallas-lawn-watering-tips\/\">7 Lawn Watering Tips for Dallas, TX<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/when-to-stop-watering-lawn\/\">When to Stop Watering Your Lawn<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-3-clean-up-your-yard\">3. Clean Up Your Yard<\/h2>    <p>In autumn, falling leaves create a messy lawn, which reduces curb appeal and affects the health of your lawn. Here are ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/raking-leaves-better-way\/\">get rid of fallen leaves<\/a> and other debris, such as branches and twigs:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Rake leaves<\/strong> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/leaf-removal\/how-to-use-a-leaf-blower\/\">use a leaf blower<\/a> to make leaf removal easier.<\/li>    <li><strong>Mulch leaves<\/strong> with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-mulching-lawn-mowers\/\">mulching lawn mower<\/a>. Mulching mowers shred leaves and grass clippings into smaller pieces and return them to your lawn as natural mulch. This nourishes your lawn by adding nutrients and helps insulate the soil going into winter.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Dallas Pro Tip (from Jose Tovar of Tovar Landscaping): \u201c<\/strong>My No. 1 tip for lawn maintenance in the fall is to have your lawn clear of leaves so that it doesn&#8217;t develop spots with missing grass.\u201d<\/p>    <p><em>Fall leaves can leave your yard a mess. LawnStarter can take care of raking the leaves for you with our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=leafRemoval\"><em>leaf removal service<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>    <p><strong>Read More:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/leaf-removal-price\/\">How Much Does Leaf Removal Cost?<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/leaf-removal\/how-to-rake-leaves\/\">How to Rake Leaves (Step-by-Step Guide)<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-leaf-blowers\/\">9 Best Leaf Blowers<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-4-treat-lawn-pests\">4. Treat Lawn Pests<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/lawn-grubs.jpg\" alt=\"White lawn grubs curled on dark soil, indicating potential root damage to grass or garden plants.\" class=\"wp-image-115975\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/lawn-grubs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/lawn-grubs-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/lawn-grubs-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/lawn-grubs-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">White grubs. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/144250214@N08\/28572772446\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anna Gregory<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Fall is a good time to treat for lawn pests. To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/lawn-grubs-how-kill\/\">control white grubs<\/a>, apply treatment, if needed, in September and October.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Also, search your yard for fall armyworms. Treat them if your yard has a large fall <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-are-armyworms\/\">armyworm<\/a> infestation.<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-armyworms-lawn\/\">How to Get Rid of Armyworms on the Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/pest-control\/signs-of-armyworm-damage\/\">Signs of Armyworm Damage<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/signs-lawn-has-grubs\/\">6 Signs Your Lawn Has Grubs<br><\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-5-treat-weeds\">5. Treat Weeds<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4532799305_4db6805744_c-1.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Henbit weeds with purple flowers and green leaves.\" class=\"wp-image-121910\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4532799305_4db6805744_c-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4532799305_4db6805744_c-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4532799305_4db6805744_c-1-656x437.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4532799305_4db6805744_c-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4532799305_4db6805744_c-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Henbit. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8106459@N07\/4532799305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David~O<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Weeds are a year-round issue in Dallas, so consistent weed control is essential to proper fall lawn care. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-apply-pre-emergent-herbicide\/\">Apply pre-emergent herbicides<\/a> when the soil temperature drops to 70 degrees F, typically around mid-October.<\/p>    <p><strong>Dallas Pro Tip (from Cole Duncan of Lone Star Mow Co.):<\/strong> \u201cI always recommend you have your pre-emergent done for the fall to help prevent the next wave of weeds.\u201d<\/p>    <p>Caddel agrees, saying, \u201cFall is the time to apply a pre-emergent herbicide and a winter fertilizer.\u201d<\/p>    <p>Here are some common Dallas weeds you can prevent with pre-emergents in the fall:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Annual bluegrass<\/li>    <li>Chickweed<\/li>    <li>Henbit<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>You should incorporate multiple approaches for weed control in the fall:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Use pre-emergent herbicides<\/strong> to prevent winter annual weeds.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/applying-post-emergent-herbicides-to-your-lawn\/\">Apply post-emergent herbicides<\/a> for small broadleaf weeds, such as clover, or grassy weeds, such as annual bluegrass, in the early fall when the air temperature is between 60 to 85 degrees F.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Create a homemade weed killer <\/strong>with our recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-make-vinegar-weed-killer\/\">vinegar weed killer<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Pull weeds by hand <\/strong>to remove smaller infestations.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Note: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-pre-emergent-herbicides\/\">Select a pre-emergent herbicide<\/a> that is suited to the type of grass growing in your lawn. Don\u2019t apply pre-emergent herbicides if you are going to overseed ryegrass in the fall.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>If weeds have invaded your yard, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/dallas-tx-lawn-treatment\">contact a Dallas lawn treatment pro<\/a> to see if your lawn can be saved. We completed nearly 40,000 lawn treatment services last year at an average price of <strong>$103 per service<\/strong> and received an <strong>average rating of 4.4\/5<\/strong> from our customers.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p><strong>See Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-get-rid-of-weeds-in-grass\/\">How to Get Rid of Weeds in Grass<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-6-test-your-soil\">6. Test Your Soil<\/h2>    <p>Determine which nutrients your lawn is missing by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/ph-soil-test-lawn-grass\/\">conducting a soil test<\/a> every 2 to 3 years. It will take 2 to 4 weeks for the Dallas Extension to give you the results, so test as early as possible to get your results in before you need to fertilize.<\/p>    <p>A soil test will tell you about the health and texture of your soil and let you know what fertilizer or soil amendments your yard needs, preventing under- or overfertilizing.<\/p>    <p>\u201cWe recommend performing a soil test before applying fertilizers so that you are not apply[ing] unnecessary nutrients to the soil,\u201d says Caddel.<\/p>    <p>There are two different options for testing your soil:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Extension soil test: <\/strong>Homeowners can request <a href=\"https:\/\/soiltesting.tamu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">soil testing from Texas A&amp;M<\/a> AgriLife Extension. You will need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-prepare-soil-sample\/\">prepare a soil sample<\/a> and pay a fee.<\/li>    <li><strong>DIY soil test: <\/strong>Purchase a DIY <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-use-soil-test-kit\/\">soil testing kit<\/a> at a local garden store, or use a DIY ribbon test to figure out the texture and type of your soil.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>The most common soil in Dallas is Blackland Prairie soil, an alkaline soil high in clay. Clay soils are slow to absorb water, but they also retain water longer than other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/soil-types-guide\/\">soil types<\/a>. Sometimes, Dallas soil is too alkaline, which hinders nutrient absorption.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>The best pH level for turfgrass is between 6 and 7, so if your grass is outside this range, add <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/types-soil-amendments\/\">soil amendments<\/a> to balance the pH and promote healthy grass. Alkaline soils can be amended with sulfur, aluminum sulfate, or iron sulfate.<\/p>    <p>Loamy soil, which is a combination of clay, silt, and sand, is also common in Dallas yards. It doesn\u2019t retain moisture as long as Dallas\u2019s Blackland Prairie soils.<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/signs-alkaline-soil-in-lawn\/\">5 Signs of Alkaline Soil in Your Lawn (High pH)<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-read-soil-test-report\/\">How to Read a Soil Test Report<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-change-soil-ph\/\">How to Change Your Soil pH<br><\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-7-overseed-bermuda-with-ryegrass\">7. Overseed Bermuda with Ryegrass<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rye.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of green ryegrass in a lawn.\" class=\"wp-image-137156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rye.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rye-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rye-656x369.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rye-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/rye-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ryegrass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/lolium-perenne-commonly-known-as-perennial-ryegrass-is-a-fast-growing-cool-season-grass-with-fine-texture-it-s-ideal-for-lawns-pastures-and-erosion-control-in-temperate-climates\/1374135189?prev_url=detail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cilicia<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Overseeding Bermudagrass with ryegrass in the fall helps improve the density and health of your fall lawn in Texas. This will also add some green color for fall and winter.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Typically, the right temperatures for fall overseeding start around November 1st or when the soil temperature is around 60 degrees F.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-8-fertilize-your-grass\">8. Fertilize Your Grass<\/h2>    <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/texas\/when-to-fertilize-lawns-texas\/\">best time to fertilize your Texas lawn<\/a> is 6-8 weeks before the first frost, which occurs in November. Therefore, it\u2019s best to <strong>fertilize your lawn in early September<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Application of a low-nitrogen fertilizer once in the fall is advised for all Texas warm-season grass types <em>except centipede<\/em>. Apply <strong>0.5 to 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet<\/strong> to improve your fall lawn\u2019s density, color, and recovery in spring.<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-fertilize-lawn\/\">How to Fertilize Your Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-choose-lawn-fertilizer\/\">How to Choose the Right Lawn Fertilizer<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-grass-fertilizers\/\">7 Best Fertilizers for Grass<br><\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-9-winterize-your-lawn-equipment\">9. Winterize Your Lawn Equipment<\/h2>    <p>The mowing season requires regular use of mowing equipment. However, once the growing season is over, it\u2019s time for you to put your tools and equipment into storage for the winter.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Here\u2019s how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/winterize-lawn-mower-3-steps\/\">winterize your lawn mower<\/a> to protect it during the months when it\u2019s not in use:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Burn off your mower\u2019s remaining fuel (or add fuel stabilizer)<\/li>    <li>Clean or replace your air filter<\/li>    <li>Sharpen your lawn mower blades<\/li>    <li>Clean the mowing deck<\/li>    <li>Change the oil<\/li>    <li>Check spark plugs; replace if needed<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>Additionally, you should also turn off the water supply to your sprinkler system and make sure it is properly drained. Otherwise, water trapped in your sprinkler pipes could freeze and damage your irrigation system.<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-winterize-your-sprinkler-system\/\">How to Winterize Your Sprinkler System<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/winterize-sprinkler-system-price\/\">How Much Does It Cost to Winterize a Sprinkler System?<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-make-fall-lawn-care-easy-hire-a-dallas-lawn-care-pro\">Make Fall Lawn Care Easy: Hire a Dallas Lawn Care Pro<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dallas2.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Well-maintained front lawn with neatly mowed grass in front of a house in Dallas, Texas.\" class=\"wp-image-138113\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dallas2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dallas2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dallas2-656x435.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dallas2-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dallas2-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lawn maintained by a LawnStarter pro in Dallas, TX. Photo Credit: LawnStarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>As things cool down in the fall, your lawn care is still ongoing. Make sure you don\u2019t miss the deadlines to test your soil, apply herbicides and pesticides, and overseed your grass this fall.<\/p>    <p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=leafRemoval\">leaf removal<\/a> to lawn mowing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/dallas-tx-lawn-care\">LawnStarter\u2019s Dallas lawn care pros<\/a> can take care of your fall lawn care to-do list.<\/p>    <p>Our lawn care services don\u2019t stop within the Dallas city limits. LawnStarter has pros in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/irving-tx-lawn-care\">Irving<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/arlington-tx-lawn-care\">Arlington<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/richardson-tx-lawn-care\">Richardson<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/plano-tx-lawn-care\">Plano<\/a>, and all across the DFW area. With our app, you can click, call, or book LawnStarter\u2019s lawn care services with the touch of a button.<\/p>    <p><strong>Read Next:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/winter-lawn-care-dallas\/\">Winter Lawn Care Guide for Dallas, TX<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/texas\/dallas-tx\/dallas-lawn-summer-heat\/\">How to Ensure Your Dallas Lawn Survives the Summer Heat<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-0279de98-6485-4e30-8225-3c2a41cbcc3c\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-0279de98-6485-4e30-8225-3c2a41cbcc3c\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-0279de98-6485-4e30-8225-3c2a41cbcc3c\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/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-0-0279de98-6485-4e30-8225-3c2a41cbcc3c\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>\u201c<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/library\/landscaping\/bermudagrass-home-lawn-management-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bermudagrass Home Lawn Management Calendar<\/a>.\u201d By Casey Reynolds, Extension turfgrass specialist, and Matt Elmore, Extension turfgrass specialist. Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/etweather.tamu.edu\/chill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chilling Hours\/First and Last Frost<\/a>.\u201d Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifeextension.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fertilizing-Texas-Lawns.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fertilizing Texas Lawns<\/a>.\u201d By David R. Chalmers, state Extension turfgrass specialist, and James A. McAfee, Extension turfgrass specialist. Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilifepeople.tamu.edu\/people\/view\/24659\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jay Caddel<\/a>, county Extension agent at Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension, Fort Worth, TX. Personal interview.<\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p>Main Image: Dallas, TX suburbs in fall. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/top-view-planned-unit-development-suburbs-of-dallas-texas-usa-in-autumn-season-picture-from-drone-residential-area-with-colorful-fall-foliage-leaves-under-blue-sky\/236283663\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trongnguyen<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/p>    <p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this guide to fall lawn care in Dallas, we provide a checklist of lawn care chores to promote your lawn\u2019s health, including mowing, fertilizing, and 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