What Your Lawn Needs This Month: April
Your personalized April lawn care guide. Pick your grass type below and every recommendation updates — mowing height, products, rates, and timing — all tailored to your lawn.
Bahia
warm seasonBahia is greening up and mole crickets are becoming active. Seed heads are starting to appear — that is normal for bahia and not a sign of stress.
Mow Height
3 – 4 inches
Mow Frequency
Every 7 – 14 days
Water / Week
0.75 – 1 in / week
April tasks for Bahia
Scout for mole crickets
Do this weekMole crickets are the number one pest for bahia grass. Look for raised tunnels near the soil surface, especially in moist areas. If you find active tunneling, treat with bifenthrin while the nymphs are still small and near the surface. Spring treatment is far more effective than waiting until summer.
Apply iron for color
Do this weekBahia does not need heavy nitrogen in April. Instead, use chelated iron to improve color without pushing excessive top growth. Bahia's open canopy means more growth equals more weeds getting sunlight.
Mow regularly at 3 to 4 inches
This monthBahia should be mowed every 7 to 14 days at 3 to 4 inches. You will see tall seed heads pop up between mowings — that is genetic, not a sign of poor health. A sharp rotary mower handles seed heads best.
Apply pre-emergent if missed in March
This monthBahia's open canopy makes it especially vulnerable to weeds. If you did not apply pre-emergent in March, get it down in early April before crabgrass germinates. Regular pre-emergent applications are essential for bahia.
Treat broadleaf weeds
OngoingUse atrazine for broadleaf weed control in bahia. Only use products specifically labeled safe for bahia grass. Spot-treat rather than blanket-spray when possible.
Pro tip for Bahia owners
Bahia is drought-tough and low-maintenance, but it needs consistent pre-emergent to compensate for its open canopy. Accept the seed heads — mowing more often just makes them pop back up faster.