How Do You Plant & Maintain Monkey Grass Lawn?
Monkey grass, also known as mondo grass, is a type of low-growing flowering perennial that is native to eastern Asia. While it is not a true grass, monkey grass can be used to create large areas of ground cover suitable for gardeners who want a non-traditional lawn. Monkey grass is very drought and heat tolerant, it can be grown in any type of soil, and it comes in a number of varieties, for those who wish to customize the look of their lawn. The planting and upkeep of a monkey grass lawn can be simple and rewarding, with the right techniques. Remove all existing weeds and plants from the area you’re going to seed with monkey grass, and rake it with a stiff rake down to a depth of 2 inches. Cut an edge around the planting area with a straight-edge shovel, and insert plastic garden edge or lawn dividers down to a depth of 12 inches to prevent the monkey grass from spreading to garden beds and other areas. Spread the seed by taking a handful and throwing it in a wide, consistent arc whil
