I planted some new monkey grass plants this fall for a border around a bed. For some reason they all look droopy and flat. Could I be watering too much?
It's possible that you're watering too much, but it's more likely that you're not watering enough. That's the more likely scenario for a beginner's droopy newly-planted plants. It's also possible that the roots are remaining the circle of the grow pot, instead of moving into the surrounding soil. The only way to know the answer is to get out there with your trowel, and start digging. You can remove the soil around a couple of plants to see what shape the roots are in, as well as to see how deeply the water is penetrating, and what is the condition of the soil moisture. Here's some information on moisture testing: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/monkey-grass/transplant-monkey-grass.htm
I want my creeping monkey grass to spread under my trees. What kind of fertilizer can I use to help it along? Got some great patches of creeping monkey grass under my Magnolia tree (heavy shade) and I want to get a fertilizer that will help it spread out under the trees - what kind should I use?
Creeping Monkey Grass generally does not need much fertilizer, but a light fertilizing will help monkey grass to spread.
I would use a 10 10 10 fertilizer in early spring or fall, before new growth begins.
1 pound per 100 square feet is recommended.
Water in the fertilizer to help it into the soil.
Here is a link about the care of Monkey Grass.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/blood-meal-fertilizer.htm
I want to plant monkey grass, but I need to know which kind can withstand the sun? My front yard has no shade. Thank you.
Monkey grass thrives in full sun and tolerates heat and drought. This article may be helpful in caring for the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/monkey-grass/monkey-grass-a-spectacular-groundcover-for-the-lawn.htm
Do you know of any monkey grass that has pink flowers that constantly bloom and have a seed pod if flower stem is left on?
Offhand, no. However, Arabicus mondo grass (mondo grass and moley grass often confused) forms pink blossoms during summer but it has black foliage. With a little digging, I did manage to find a liriope variety called 'Samantha' that has green foliage with pink flower spikes.
What fertilizer do I use on monkey grass?
Monkey grass generally requires very little in the way of fertilizer, if any at all. These are extremely hardy plants. In fact, some varieties can become aggressive if not situated in a contained area or given enough room to spread. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/monkey-grass/monkey-grass-a-spectacular-groundcover-for-the-lawn.htm
For years, I have had monkey grass growing at the edge of my yard. It is dark green, grows in clumps, and has a blade width of about 1/4 inch. However, I also have another type of monkey grass with a much slimmer blade width and the root system consists of tiny thread-like roots all intermeshed and rolled into a ball. You cannot pull it up with your hand but have to dig it out, and it is tough. It does not stay in clumps but single plants are growing all over. Can you tell me what this is? I'm digging it up and throwing it away because it is getting into other plants where I don't want it and growing all out into the yard. Thank you.
Well it sounds like you have some creeping liriope (L. spicata) mixed in with your clumping type. This kind is quite aggressive and better left to fill in large empty spaces of the landscape. You can spot treat this invading monkey grass with Round-up or hand dig it out.
Can I plant monkey grass now or should I wait until spring? I live just outside Memphis, TN. The area I want to plant gets full sun. Pat Webb
The following article tells you when to plant monkey grass:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/monkey-grass/transplant-monkey-grass.htm
Per this article, you should "wait until there is no chance of frost and it should be safe to transplant through midsummer. After transplanting monkey grass, it will need time to establish itself to survive the cold weather and after midsummer, it may no be able to do this."