Prepare soil for sprigs. Remove any rocks, sticks or debris. Grade the soil with a landscaping rake. Make sure to slope the ground away from the house for proper drainage. Add nutrients to the soil if needed.
Spread sprigs by broadcasting the sprigs onto the prepared soil. A stolon disk can be rented to push the sprigs into the ground. Cover the sprigs with a thin layer of top soil.
Use a hoe and excavate one to two inch deep furrows if you choose to to plant sprigs in rows. Place each sprig into the row 6 to 12 inches apart. Cover the roots of the sprig with soil.
Apply a starter fertilizer high in phosphorous, such as a mixture of 1-2-1. Make sure to get a fertilizer without a weed controller, which can stunt the growth of the new grass.
Water the newly planted sprigs for three to four weeks. Make sure soil is kept moist by watering the new lawn at least two to three times a day. Do not let the water puddle as this will wash away the soil and the sprigs causing uneven growth.