how far apart do i plant ground cover
1 If you are planting multiple English ivy plants to use as a ground cover, space the plants 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) apart. In time the plants will grow together covering the ground.  Ivy is easy to propagate through cuttings. Take a 4 to 6 inch (10 to 15 cm) cutting from a growing shoot off of the end of a branch.