Pacific Crest Groundcovers

Choosing the Best Groundcover
How Much Do I Need?
Planting Instructions

Choosing the Best Groundcover to Use

Groundcovers can be used in a variety of locations and have a wide range of uses. The following list is a quick reference of the uses for the ground covers we offer.

SHADE LOVING: Pachysandra, Vinca minor cultivars

SUN LOVING: Fragaria chiloensis

FAST GROWING: Fragaria chiloensis

MEDIUM GROWING: Vinca minor varieties

SLOWER GROWING: Pachysandra

SHOWY FLOWERS: Vinca minor varieties

SMALL FLOWERS AND BERRIES: Fragaria chiloensis

GOOD FOR CASCADING OVER WALLS: Vinca minor varieties

GOOD LAWN SUBSTITUTES: Fragaria chiloensis, Vinca minor varieties

How Much Ground Cover Do I Need?

Once you have determined the square footage of the area you wish to cover, multiply that figure by the number in the right column. This will give you the approximate number of plants you need.

PLANT
SPACING

6"
9"
12"
15"
18"

MULTIPLY BY
SQUARE FOOTAGE

4.0
1.8
1.0
.64
.44

Planting Instructions

Good site preparation is essential to success in planting a ground cover bed. It has been said that if you spend $5.00 for a plant you should spend $50.00 for the hole. We recommend the following steps in planting your ground cover.

Remove all existing grass, weeds, and other vegetation.
Work the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches, incorporating in additional organic matter (peat moss, compost, etc.) if needed.
If you are using mulch, apply 1" to 2" before planting.
Using a trowel, open a planting hole, place the plant in the hole and firm soil around to the level of the crown of the plant. Then fill mulch around the plant.
Water the plants in when you are finished planting the bed.

Your groundcover will need periodic waterings until it becomes established. Fertilization at monthly intervals during the growing season will help your groundcover become established much more quickly. Herbicides may be used to help control weeds until the groundcover begins to suppress the weeds. We suggest that you contact your local extension agent for recommendations as to what herbicide to use.

Planting your groundcover in staggered rows will result in a quicker cover.

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10895 South Heinz, Canby, Oregon 97013

Phone: 503-563-1165
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