Drag a pointed spade shovel across the yard to make furrows. The furrows should be about one inch deep and spaced about 10-12 inches apart. Hand sprig the area. Lightly rake the remaining area slightly covering the stolons with soil, as best as possible. Roll the area in two directions with a heavy roller.
Rollers are available at garden rental centers.
Quickly cover the stolons with a wheat straw mat. The mulch will help conserve moisture. Do not apply large amounts of straw. This would shade the stolons too much. Quickly water the soil.