How to Plant Ground Cover in the Pacific Northwest
Everyone wants a lush green lawn, but in some regions of the country constant moisture can make that difficult. One such area is the Pacific Northwest, notorious for its abundant rainfall. Instead of moss-prone grass, it may be wise to choose a native groundcover instead. This makes yard care easier by reducing weeds and helping the soil retain moisture, and it will help restore ecosystems natural to your area. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Choose the ground cover best-suited to your tastes. Any nursery can assist by advising a ground cover that meets the conditions of the area in which you intend to plant. A few great choices include, but are not limited to, creeping thymes, coastal strawberry, F. virginiana, F. vesca and slender wintergreen.
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Prepare the area for planting. Use your garden shovel to turn and break up the soil at least four inches down, making sure there are no hard clumps of soil.
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Add time-release fertilizer to the soil, using your garden shovel to mix it in thoroughly.
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Remove the ground cover from the plastic flat or container. Massage the roots gently with your fingers, loosening the shape. Set aside.
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Dig holes large enough to accomodate the size of the roots, at least six inches apart. Gently place the ground cover into the holes, lighty pressing dirt around the roots.
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Water thoroughly. Because you are planting in a moist area to begin with, water only when the weather is very dry. Be careful not to water excessively, otherwise mold may kill your newly-planted ground cover.
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