How to Transplant Bermuda Grass

The average home dweller can learn how to transport bermuda grass sod and successfully establish it in a new yard. With the proper technique and care, any person can successfully re-use and transport established Bermuda grass sod to be used in a new location, without fear of harming the grass itself. Bermuda grass, also known as forage or livestock grass, is an extremely hardy grass that can survive plenty of abuse in the transplanting process.

Sod cutter or flat-head shovel
Rake

Instructions

- 1
  Measure off the desired section of grass that you wish to transplant.
- 2
  Use your sod cutter or flat-head shovel to begin cutting strips of sod roughly 2 to 3 feet in width. When using a flat-tip shovel, be sure to cut under the sod once the outlines of the sod strips have been cut.
- 3
  Roll each of the strips up, ensuring that the size of your rolls compensates for how much manpower is available to lift each roll.
- 4
  Remove all rocks, residue and debris from the new site for your bermuda grass.
- 5
  Use your rake to smooth the dirt as smoothly as possible in preparation for laying down your sod.
- 6
  Roll out the Bermuda grass sod over your new landscape, ensuring that you piece it in the same order that it was lifted to best ensure the smoothest aesthetic transfer.

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