It's popular in hotter climates because of its green color.If you're looking to fill your yard with grass that won't get in the way of traffic, Bermuda is a great choice.If you prepare the area correctly and follow the correct techniques, you can plant grass seeds or sod in your yard.
Step 1: Make sure you live in the right climate.
Sub-tropical climates include the Southern US, South America, Australia, Africa, and India.If you live in a northern region that is prone to freezing temperatures, you should consider using a different grass type.The more expensive grass hybrid is more resistant to cold.
Step 2: The area should be free of weeds and grass.
You can rent or purchase a tilling machine.Lift up weeds and grass with the help of a tiller.It will allow you to plant your grass without having to compete with other grass or weeds.You can use a manual tiller if you can't get a mechanical one.If you have ryegrass in your lawn, you'll have to kill it off because it contains toxins that stop the grass from growing.You may have to till the soil more than once to remove any baby grass that starts to grow.
Step 3: Remove the dead grass and weeds.
A fresh piece of land is what you'll want to start with.If you want a plot of land that doesn't have any new plant life growing out of the surface, you'll want to rake away dead grass and leaves.
Step 4: Take a sample of the soil in your yard.
The soil has a pH of 5.6-7.You can get a sample of your soil tested at your local university's cooperative extension.Lime is needed to amend the soil if it is too acidic.If the soil is too alkaline, you can amend it with sulfur to make it more acidic.
Step 5: The soil needs to be changed.
It's best to have well-drained soil that is high in organic material.The grass doesn't like clay soils.The generic term for soil that's high in organic material is humus.humus can be purchased at a home and gardening store.Before you plant your seeds or lay your sod, you should lay down at least 6 inches of humus.
Step 6: To even out the dirt, Rake over the area.
Use a rake to level out the area that you tilled.You'll want to get rid of depressions and hills in your lawn so that the seeds have a nice flat surface to grow on.The depressions should be filled with soil.Before laying down your seeds, remove any large rocks or leftover organic material.
Step 7: The seeds can be planted.
If you want to evenly distribute the seeds on your lawn, you can purchase a broadcast seeder.To promote a lush yard, you'll want to use 1 - 2 pounds per 1000 square feet.If you want to evenly distribute the seeds, go over the entire soil.
Step 8: The seeds should be covered with 1/2 inch of soil.
To cover the seeds with soil, use a rake.Too much soil over your seeds will affect the growth of the grass.All of the seeds should be lightly covered with a layer over them.
Step 9: The seeds need water.
You should water your yard immediately after planting the grass.Continue watering the yard.If the top half inch of the soil is moist, stick your finger in it.It takes a lot of water to get the seeds to grow.The seeds will be in the ground for three weeks if the soil is moist.As the turf matures, gradually decrease waterings.
Step 10: Fertilization can be applied to the grass.
If you haven't done a soil test to evaluate the surrounding soil, you can lay down a complete (N-P-K) turf-grade fertilization with a 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio.Sprinkle thefertilizer over your lawn after you purchase it online or at a hardware store.Under ideal conditions, it will take 10-30 days for the grass to grow.
Step 11: Measure the area where you want to plant the sod.
Grass that's been pre-grown can be rolled out on dirt.Before you lay your sod, you need to know how much space you'll need.If you want to deduct areas where grass won't grow, use a tape measure.
Step 12: You should water your yard the night before.
Irrigating your lawn with 1/3 to 1/2 inch (0.63 to 1.27 cm) of water the night before you plant will prepare the area and promote the growth of your grass.Water should not pool on top of the dirt.Water pooling on the surface of the dirt is a sign that you have watered it too much.Put compost in the soil.
Step 13: On the longest straight edge of the lawn, roll out your sod.
Lay down the sod when you find the longest straight edge of your lawn.Push the sod, dirt side down until it flattens out.Continue until the lawn is completely covered.
Step 14: To trim the sod, use a shovel.
You can use a shovel to trim around the sides of an area where the sod doesn't fit.
Step 15: Put out the rest of the sod.
Lay out the sod in rows so that each row touches the next.There will be holes in your lawn if you lay your sod rows too far apart.
Step 16: You should water your sod daily.
Immediately after laying out the sod, you need to water it.You should water it every day in the morning.After laying the sod to promote the health of your grass, keep foot traffic off it for at least a week.It will be more prone to infections during the night if you water it.