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GROUND
PREPARATION
The following information is intended primarily for the
growing of Pachysandra. In general, however, all other plant
material will succeed under these same conditions.
Preparatory to planting, loosen or pulverize the entire
ground area. Enrich, if needed, with decayed stable manure,
decayed leaves, or with peat moss. This last is usually
carried in stock by local feed store or garden centers.
Where roots from trees are close to the surface, such as
under maples, lindens or elms, cut these surface roots to
three or four inches deep with a sharp grub-hoe; then, add
3 to 4 inches of new topsoil as explained. In such well
prepared areas, the roots will spread quickly.
Most soils are suitable to the growing of Pachysandra and
other Ground Cover Plants, and require no more work than
digging the earth a few inches deep before planting is done.
Your particular soil may not be poor, but if there is doubt,
it is well to follow the ground preparations as outlined.
The first watering after planting should be thorough. Subsequent
waterings the first season are beneficial, and may be needed.
Do not allow plants to wilt, the sign of insufficient moisture.
It is very important to remove weeds by hand the first and
second years. Tool cultivation is apt to destroy the many
underground stolons which continue to grow and form new
stems during the Spring and Summer months.
How
Many Plants per Square Foot ?
If you intend to plant 4" apart on center, you will need 9 plants
per square foot. If you plant 5" apart on center, you will need approximately
6 plants per square foot. If you plant 6" apart on center, you will need 4 plants
per square foot. If you plant 8" on center, you will need approximately 2.3 plants
per square foot.
YOU
CAN PLANT ALL SUMMER TOO!
It is an old time belief that one cannot plant
during the hot summer months. Summer planting can be even
more advantageous than late Fall since the ground is much
warmer and more conducive to root growth. "Throughout the
Summer Planting" results can be most gratifying and no more
water is required than with early spring planting. We urge
you to take advantage of the long Spring and Summer season.
ALLOW FALLEN LEAVES TO GATHER AMONG THE PLANTS IN FALL
but do not let them accumulate heavily on top of plants going into winter. These
leaves decay in time and form a good moisture-retaining mulch -- the secret for
a successful growth of Pachysandra and all other ground cover plants.
GROUND
PLAN
 PACHYSANDRA
1. Around foundation planting.
2. Under evergreen trees.
3. Around flower areas.
4. Under shade trees.
5. Around border shrubs.
6. Edging drives and paths.
This plan for the average size home grounds
will serve as a guide in the use of ground cover plants.
Pachysandra is the most effective,
but all the other types listed in this Website will do well
on the average home grounds.
You will no doubt find that Vinca
Minor, Baltic Ivy and Euonymus
will thrive just as well under these same conditions. It
might be said that of all the ground cover plants, the Pachysandra
might prove to be the most practical and longest lived of
all.
A minimum use of the other types can and will
add just that much more interest to your planting.
 A
section of our propagating frames used for growing
Pachysandra and Vinca Minor. The burlap shading is
used during very hot weather only, so that the plants
do not burn while rooting. No protection is provided
once they are heavily rooted - your assurance of absolutely
dependable and hardy plants that should grow and mature
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