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• Method 1 of 3: Prepare the site for Bermuda grass
• Method 2 of 3: Planting Bermuda grass seeds
• Method 3 of 3: Planting Bermuda grass sod
• Necessities

Bermuda grass is lush green grass that is popular in warmer climates. If you are looking for a grass that can take a beating for your garden, Bermuda is a great option. You can plant Bermuda grass as seeds or sod. If you have prepared the soil well and use the right techniques, this grass will thrive in your garden.

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Method 1 of 3: Prepare the site for Bermuda grass

1. Make sure you live in the right climate. Bermuda grass does well in subtropical areas such as the southern United States, South America, Australia, Africa and India. If you live in a northern area or where there is a risk of freezing temperatures or drought, consider planting a different type of grass.
   • There are also more expensive hybrid varieties of Bermuda grass that are more resistant to the cold.
2. Plow the site until it is clear of weeds and grass. Rent or buy a plow machine (online or at a specialized store). Roll these over the lawn and lift the existing grass and weeds. This will ensure that the Bermuda grass in your garden will not have to compete with any other grass or weeds.
   • If you can't find a mechanical plow, you can also use a manual plow to plow the ground.
   • If you have ryegrass in your lawn, you must remove it, as it contains toxins that will prevent Bermuda grass from growing.
   • You may have to plow more than once to get rid of all the baby grass that sprouts after you first plow the garden.
3. Rake away dead grass and weeds. Before planting Bermuda grass you should start with a fresh patch of soil. After plowing the soil, you need to remove dead grass and dead leaves so that you have a piece of land that no new plants will emerge from.
4. Test the soil in your garden. Bermuda grass grows best in soil with a pH of 5.6-7. To measure the pH of your soil, you can simply collect a sample and have it tested by a local university or agricultural agency. If your soil is too acidic, you will need to add lime to work the soil. If the soil is too alkaline, you can work the soil with sulfur to increase the acidity.
5. Work the soil. Bermuda grass thrives in well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Clay soils are not good for this type of grass. Humus is the commonly used term for soil rich in organic matter. You can buy humus at a garden center or online. You should put at least 6 inches (15 cm) of humus before planting the seeds or laying the sod.

Method 2 of 3: Planting Bermuda grass seeds

1. Rake the area to level the earth. Use a rake on the area you plowed to level it. Provide a nice even surface for cultivation, without potholes and hills. Fill in potholes with soil. Remove any large stones or leftover organic matter before planting the seeds.
2. Plant the seeds. You can plant the seeds manually or buy a seeder that will spread the seeds evenly across your lawn. Use 450 - 910 grams per 305 m² to obtain a lush garden. Work the entire soil and try to distribute the seeds evenly.
3. Cover the seeds with 1 inch of soil. Use a rake to go over the seeds and cover them with soil. Bermuda grass must be covered with soil before it can grow, but too much soil will prevent it from growing. All seeds should be slightly covered with a layer of 0.3 - 0.6 cm.
4. Water the seeds. Immediately after planting the grass, water thoroughly to keep the soil moist. Afterwards you have to keep watering the lawn daily. After watering, stick your finger into the soil to see if the top 1/2 inch of the soil is moist.
   • Although Bermuda grass is a drought resistant grass, it first needs a lot of water to germinate the seeds. Keep the soil constantly moist for the first three weeks after planting the seeds. Gradually reduce watering as the turf matures.
5. Use fertilizer for the grass. If you have not had a soil test to evaluate the surrounding soil, you can use a complete (N-P-K) grass fertilizer at a 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio. Buy the fertilizer online or at a garden center and sprinkle or spray it on your lawn. Under ideal conditions, Bermuda grass will germinate after 10-30 days.

Method 3 of 3: Planting Bermuda grass sod

1. Measure out the area where you want to plant the sod. Sod is grass that has already been pre-grown and can be rolled out on the earth. Before laying a sod, you need to know how many square meters of sod you need. Use a tape measure to measure your lawn and subtract the area where the grass will not grow, such as a driveway or asphalt.
2. Water your lawn the night before. Irrigating your lawn with 0.6-1.3 cm of water the night before will ensure that the area is prepared for Bermuda grass to grow healthily. The water must not remain on the earth, but it must penetrate into it.
   • If the water remains on the surface, it means that you have watered too much or that the soil has too much clay. Add compost to the soil and plow it in.
3. Roll out the sod along the longest straight edge of your lawn. Find the longest straight edge of your lawn and start laying the sod. Roll out the sod with the ground side down and keep pushing until it is flattened. Keep laying the sod, edge to edge, until the lawn is completely covered.
4. Use a shovel to trim the sod around obstacles. If you get somewhere where the sod won't fit, such as a driveway or a fountain, you can use a shovel to trim around the sides.
5. Lay the rest of the sod. Keep laying the sod in rows so that each row touches the next. If you put the rows of the sod too far apart, you will see holes in your lawn.
6. Water the sod daily. Immediately after laying the sod, you need to water it thoroughly. After that, you need to keep watering it every morning to maintain it. Try not to walk on the sod for at least a week. This is to promote grass health.
   • Watering the sod at night will make it more susceptible to fungal infections at night.

Necessities

• Plow
• Rake
• Humus or soil rich in organic matter
• Bermudagra seeds or sod
• Water
• Measuring tape
• Spade