Spacing Groundcovers
There is no hard and fast rule regarding the spacing of groundcovers at the time of planting. The closer the spacing, the faster the bed will fill in. Generally, the spacing scheme is based upon the size of the plants, preference, budget, and the location of the bed. Keep in mind that the longer the bed takes to fill in, the more maintenance in the form of weeding and mulching will be required.
Mulching
Liberal amounts of weed-free mulch are an essential part of a successful groundcover planting. The mulch helps to deter weeds, retain moisture and prevent heaving over winter. Shredded bark at 2-3" (5-7.5cm) covering is quite effective in preventing weeds. One cubic yard (0.75 cubic metres) of mulch will cover 100 square feet (10 square meters) to a depth of 3-4" ( 7.5-10cm).
Groundcover Fact Sheet
The Right Plant for the Right Place
SLOPES
Euonymus
Hedera
Hypericum
Lonicera
Polygonum
Parthenocissus
Potentilla
Vinca
SUN LOVING
Aegopodium
Ajuga
Artemisia
Cotoneaster
Dianthus
Euonymus
Festuca
Hedera
Hosta
Hypericum
Juniper
Lamium
Lonicera
Parthenocissus
Polygonum
Potentilla
Sagina
Sedum
Sempervivum
Spirea
Vinca
SHADE LOVING
Aegopodium
Ajuga
Euonymus
Galium
Hedera
Hosta
Hydrangea petiolaris
Lamium
Lysimachia
Pachysandra
Polygonum
Potentilla
Vinca
NATIVE
Arctostophylus
Campsis radicans
Celastrus scadens
Hemerocallis
Heuchera
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
ROCK GARDEN
Lysimachia
Sempervivum
Sagina
Sedum
Thyme
