The Japanese plant in the lily family is commonly referred to as monkey grass.It is easy to maintain once established and is a favorite among gardeners who are looking to fill bare patches in their yard.If you want to transform your garden in the early days of spring, choose a plant location and transplant it.
Step 1: The grass should be planted in a shaded area.
You can use omb grass to fill in bare areas of your lawn or garden under trees.It's a good idea to avoid areas that are completely sunny in the early stages of planting.If you want to show off the flowers in this plant, you should replant every year, keep the spikes short, and place it in a container or raised bed rather than in those hard-to-reach areas.
Step 2: The soil needs to be well-drained.
The grass thrives in moist soil.You don't want to slow down the process with poor soil because it can take a few years for mondo grass to fill in.To test your soil, dig a hole that is at least 30 cm wide by 12 cm deep.Put water in the hole and let it drain.Keep an eye on the rate of drainage by refilling the hole with water.The soil will drain at a rate of 1 inch per hour.Compost can be used to improve the soil's drainage, or you can find another spot to plant the mondo grass.
Step 3: The soil should be prepared with compost.
If your soil is well-drained, it is a good idea to prepare it with about 3 inches of compost.Purchase bags of compost or make your own.Compost is used to feed the soil.Coffee grounds, egg shells, leaves, and fruit peels can be used to start a compost pile.
Step 4: Purchase or get the grass.
You can buy mondo grass at a store.You can use tufts from other areas in your yard.Don't look for a small packet of seeds if you want to grow omb grass.You will be buying a plant that has already been grown.It's important to keep the roots of the plant in tact when moving grass from one area to another.Rather than trying to rip them from the ground, use a tool to scoop the tufts out.
Step 5: There are many planting holes for the tufts of grass.
These should be 3 inches wide and 6 inches deep, with a spacing of 10 cm and 30 cm apart.The tufts should be planted closer together.As you prepare the holes, consider what you want the area to look like.The holes will give the roots room to grow.
Step 6: The grass should be separated into small tufts with lots of roots.
A well-established root system will be essential for your plant to thrive long-term and you will want to make sure the tufts of grass have plenty of roots.tufts should be no larger than 3 inches wide or they won't fit in the planting holes
Step 7: The grass should be planted in the prepared holes.
Make sure the roots are completely covered by pressing down on the soil around the tuft.If it feels like you're squeezing the tufts into the holes, you should remove the small bunches from them.Proper water drainage can be ensured by removing air pockets around the tufts.
Step 8: The planting area should be mulched.
The mulch will help the soil retain water, prevent weeds, and keep the mondo grass from spreading outside the desired area.Don't smother your mondo grass with mulch.The most common type of mulch is shredded bark.You can buy it at any store that sells gardening supplies.Black mondo grass is an option to edge the area.Don't expect the dark leaf color in the black mondo grass if you're planting it in a heavily shaded area.It will be a shade of green.
Step 9: For the first 3-6 months, water the grass.
The entire area needs to be moistened.In the first couple of years, you'll need to keep a close eye on your mondo grass to make sure proper root systems are established.To see if the soil is dry, feel around the base of the plant.Water it if it is.The grass is low maintenance.After the grass completely fills in, you don't need to water it.
Step 10: Compost can be used to top-dress.
It's important to make sure your grass retains its vitamins and minerals.Compost can be applied to the soil in the first few years of growth.Compost can be used to maintain the health of your mondo grass.Don't add too much compost.If you're using manure-based compost, add no more than 1 inch per summer after the first year.It can be harmful to your plant in excess.
Step 11: If you want, apply organicfertilizer lightly.
If you're using compost, you won't need to purchase additionalfertilizer.If you're looking for an extra boost, you can buy organicfertilizer wherever gardening supplies are sold.It's a good idea to look for organicfertilizer that is high in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.These are the things that help the grass grow.
Step 12: Don't cut the grass until it fills in.
If you want to maintain a cleaner look in your garden area, be sure to wait until your mondo grass is completely filled in because it doesn't need to be mowed.It will likely take a few years, even with fertilization and upkeep.Don't cut the growth when cutting mondo grass.Make sure the mower is set high.