How to Transplant Carpet Grass
Turf lawns and landscaping are some of the most important aspects of owning property. But even the most careful landscaping plan can become outdated with growth, new plans and changes in taste. When that happens, transplanting can be an easy answer. If you have a lawn of carpet grass, and want to move it elsewhere, take a couple of steps to transplant the carpet grass rather than starting from scratch. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tips & Warnings
Carpet grass is cold tolerant, but is not drought resistant. Always keep it well watered.
Transplant carpet grass after the last frost of the year and through midsummer to give it plenty of time to establish before winter.
Leaving any plant out of the soil for extended periods during a transplant will cause the roots to dry and could kill the plant.
