There are also more expensive Bermuda grass hybrids that are more resilient to cold.

If you can’t get a mechanical tiller machine, you can use a manual tiller to till the soil. If you have ryegrass in your lawn, you’ll have to kill it off because it contains toxins that stop Bermuda grass from growing. [4] X Research source You may have to till the soil more than once to remove any baby grass that starts to sprout after you till the yard initially.

While Bermuda grass is a drought-tolerant grass, it requires a lot of water at first for the seeds to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist for the first three weeks that the seeds are in the ground. Gradually decrease waterings as the turf matures.

If water pools on the surface of the dirt, it means you’ve watered it too much or that your soil contains too much clay. Add compost to the soil and till it in.

If you water sod evening, it will be more prone to fungal infections during the night.