How to Transplant Carpet Grass

Choose your new site before you start the carpet grass transplant process. Keep in mind that carpet grass can grow in shade, but does better in full sun. Carpet grass grows a thick turf and may crowd out other grasses and plants in the area. It will tolerate high traffic and ground that stays moist.

Prepare the new planting site. Mix 50 percent sand with 50 percent garden soil to ensure good support for the new carpet grass. Since carpet grass has a shallow root system, turn up only the top 3 to 4 inches of soil when you're mixing your planting soil.

Dig up the carpet grass to start the transplant. Divide the carpet grass into manageable sections of 2 feet by 2 feet if you're moving a large amount of grass. Start at the edge of the grass and dig down to find the ends of the roots. Insert the shovel underneath the roots of the section you're working with, and lift up the entire section of grass.

Set the sections of carpet grass on top of your new planting site and water. Grass will drop roots and establish in the new site without any further planting activity on your part.