To ground layer, follow these steps. In spring, select a young, healthy, pliable shoot growing low on the plant to be layered. Loosen the soil where the shoot will be buried and work in a shovelful of compost. Dig a shallow hole in the prepared area. Dust the cut with rooting hormone powder and insert a pebble or wooden matchstick to hold it open.
Some gardeners tie the layer's tip to a stake to help it grow upwards.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil around the layer. A rock or brick can be placed on top to help hold the layer in place. During the growing season, keep the soil around the layer moist. Adding a few inches of mulch will help retain moisture. Dig it up, keeping plenty of soil around the roots, and move it to its intended location.