How close should ground cover plants be planted to provide fairly rapid cover?
If using 4 inch pots, can be planted on 10 to 12 inch centers, if using smaller pots, close up the distance to 8 inch centers. Consideration should also be given to the individual plant characteristics; Asian Jasmine can be planted on 2 foot centers. 11. Q: How should soil be prepared for a ground cover? A: Till the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches and add a good quantity of organic matter such as compost or peat moss to equal approximately 1/3 of bed composition. 12. Q: How do you start ajuga? A: Plants can be started from small runners just like strawberries. Root while still attached to the mother plant or remove from the parent plant and root in well-drained soil. 13. Q: What is causing Liriope that is 10 years old to die out? A: Most likely cause would be overwatering. Result of all the spring rains is beginning to show up, probably with crown rot appearing. Area should be drenched with Benlate. Watch watering closely; Liriope is very drought tolerant and will not take wet feet. 1
