Seasonal Care

2026 DFW Planting Calendar: When to Plant for Freeze Survival

Quick Answer: In DFW (Zone 8a/8b), plant cool-season crops February-March, warm-season vegetables April-May, perennials September-October, and trees November-March. Avoid planting 2 weeks before/after average last frost (March 13) and first frost (November 22). 2026 DFW Planting Calendar Month Plant Avoid Key Dates January Dormant trees, bare-root roses Tender annuals Avg...