Planting Centipedegrass Runners (Sprigs) into Existing Fescue

Simple Sprigging Method

1. Cut runners into 12-inch pieces.
2. Jab a shovel into the ground to create a shallow trench.
3. Place 6 inches of runner in the trench.
4. Firm soil around runner with your heel.

The buried portion roots; the exposed portion grows. Mow the fescue short all summer to suppress it and give centipedegrass a competitive advantage.