Does Bahia Grass Make a Good Lawn?

Bahiagrass is valued for outstanding drought and heat tolerance and an ability to thrive where many lawn grasses falter. Its use in lawns occurs in a very limited region of the southeastern United States. Within this area, Bahiagrass produces a relatively durable, low-growing, low-maintenance turf.

How do you make Bahia grass look good?

Mow a bahiagrass lawn every seven to 14 days during the growing season, depending on rainfall and temperature. Let the clippings settle down into the turf, creating organic fertilizer with each cut. Tall seed-head stems quickly make a bahiagrass lawn look unkempt. During the winter reduce the mow rate to monthly.

How often should I water Bahia grass?

Water the sod one to three times each day for 10 to 14 days to keep it evenly moist. Apply a 1/4- to 1/3-inch layer of water during each watering session to wet the sod to a depth of 2 to 3 inches.