Prepare soils as suggested in the section on soil preparation. After seeding, lightly rake the area to help place seed in close contact with the soil. Commercial hydromulch also may be available in your area. Planting Ground Covers Plant ground covers in the same manner as annual and perennial bedding plants. Spacing varies with the type of plant.
Water newly planted ground covers immediately after planting.
The first growing season is the most critical in getting a ground cover established. Keep the soil in the root zone moist but not too wet. Too much moisture can slow root growth and may encourage disease. Except for plants established from seed, avoid fall planting. Plant as early in spring as the soil can be worked to allow time for root growth before cold weather arrives.