You might also consider Zoysia; it is much more drought tolerant than
Bermuda and makes a beautiful lawn, also lower maintenance than Bermuda.
I've never grown centepede.

There is an inverse relationship between planting approach and cost. From
most expensive (and nicest) to cheapest (and more delayed gratification):

sod -- plugs -- sprigs -- seed

(seed may not be available for some cultivars).

Check here for a sod provider: http://www.ncsod.org/ .

Doc


"Jeff" wrote in message
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My backyard gets little to no shade, faces due South, and has generally
proven difficult to grow fescue grass in.

Any advice for starting a nice, warm-season grass (centipede or
similar)? Is it better to go with sod, sprigs, or seed?

Thanks in advance,
-jeff