Proper Spacing for Planting Pachysandra
The evergreen pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis) forms a creeping ground cover. Space the plants 12 inches apart when planting. Pachysandra plants will generally take two to three years to fill completely in and form a dense cover, according to Michigan State University Extension. Does this Spark an idea?
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Considerations
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The pachysandra spreads by basal roots that creep along. The top growth also leans downward and where it touches the ground, it will root. If the homeowner desires to form a pachysandra ground cover mat quickly, consider spacing the plants 6 inches apart, according to the Ohio State University.
Establishment
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Covering the soil between the pachysandra plants with a layer of peat moss will aid the plant in spreading by forming a favorable area for the roots to establish themselves and also keep weeds from moving into the area. Remove weeds quickly before they establish themselves, and pick up leaves that fall to the ground between the plants to help aid the pachysandra in spreading and forming a ground cover.
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Warning
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Avoid cultivating or raking around the pachysandra plants because the delicate root system can be injured or the top growth broken, which will slow down the plant's ability to spread. The pachysandra grows best in moist soil in a planting location with partial or full shade.
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