How to Transplant Pachysandra
If your garden needs a ground cover that can thrive in slight shade, consider the flowering Pachysandra plant. Pachysandra's dark, glossy green leaves and small purple flowers add a blanket of color to your yard or garden. This plant prefers forest-like conditions, so it's ideal for cool, damp areas that lack ample sunlight. If you have a rooted Pachysandra cutting or a plant purchased at a nursery, you can transplant it into your garden with little trouble. Does this Spark an idea?
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Wait for a cloudy day or late afternoon before you begin to transplant Pachysandra. Too much sun or heat may cause transplant shock.
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Select a site where Pachysandra will receive mostly shade. Do not use any site that receives full sun. Remove grass, weeds or other debris from the transplant area. Use a small tiller to till the soil to a depth of about 12 inches.
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Smooth out the soil with a shovel. Dig a 6-inch-wide and 4-inch-deep hole for each Pachysandra plant you want to transplant. Make each hole 8 to 12 inches apart.
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Loosen the roots of the Pachysandra plants and then place each plant in a hole. Cover the plant's roots completely with soil. Pack some soil around the base of the stem to give it support. If you are transplanting rooted cuttings, lay the roots flat in the hole.
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Add up to 3 inches of mulch around the base of the plants. Adding mulch protects the plants, helps them retain water and keeps weeds at bay.
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Water Pachysandra at least once per day for three weeks. Watering in this manner helps the plant establish itself. After several weeks, you won't need to water as often.
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