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Posted on November 30, 1999 by Joy Stoyle | Posted under Landscaping Gardening
Pachysandra - Decorative and Functional Ground Cover
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Pachysandra should be planted so that there are no more than four seedlings to one square foot. Once the seedlings grow to a certain height, some of them will need to be weeded to make sure that everything looks uniform. They need good organic mulch, and must be watered on a regular schedule. If good care is taken with the seedlings, they will grow to be mature plants that are relatively hardy, decorative, and functional. Pachysandra is not a plant that you can simply plant and leave alone. The seedlings need care, and the plants continue to need care; though not so much that it makes them too much trouble. The soil in which Pachysandra is planted should be loose enough to allow the roots to have full freedom of growth. These plants need a significant amount of nitrogen, so be sure to use a good fertilizer on them. Also, you can't let debris pile up in and among this ground cover for too long. You must gently and carefully rake it on a regular basis in the spring and summer to keep it clear of debris, and sometimes you may even want to get down at ground level and pick some things out by hand. During the winter you don't usually have to stand right on top of the pachysandra and care for it. Weeding and cleaning debris doesn't usually need to be done until spring and summer. You need to watch the plants carefully as they grow, however, because some of them may have to be pulled over time. Though this may sound like a lot of work, it really isn't any more work than other ground cover, and these plants offer benefits that others can't. Their hardy roots can hold thin soil together, keeping sloped landscapes stable. There are several varieties too, so you can find one that looks just right in your yard. About The Author: |
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