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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    January 10, 2012
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    Most garden centers and nuseries should carry this plant. I would simply opt for larger (maybe gallon size) plants and break them up (divide) into smaller ones rather than planting seeds. The clumps grow fairly quick and will eventually fill in the area in question whereas seed grown plants will take much longer.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 2, 2012
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    Your best bet would be to hand pull as much as you can and then add mulch to keep weed growth to a minimum. However, you could also try sprinkling corn meal in the area, which has a chemical in it that acts as a pre-emergent on plant seeds preventing them from germinating. Sprinkling corn meal will not harm plants but will keep weeds from growing.

    Another option (though not one I enjoy recommending) is the use of conventional weed killers. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/conventional-weed-killers.htm

    Ortho Grass-B-Gon will kill weeds but won't harm your monkey grass.

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    Nikki on
    March 26, 2012
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    It sounds more like ant mounds to me as moles generally tunnel through the ground. For help with controlling the ants, these articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/keeping-ants-of-flowering-vines-vegetables-and-flowers.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-of-ants.htm (bottom)

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    Nikki on
    March 28, 2012
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    Yes, you can simply scatter seeds in the trench, cover and water well. It may also help to add either a starter fertilizer or compost to the soil prior to planting.

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    Nikki on
    March 31, 2012
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    The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/monkey-grass/pruning-monkey-grass.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lawn-substitutes/white-clover/grow-a-white-clover-lawn.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 28, 2012
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    As long as you provide them with adequate water while they are establishing themselves, you can do this now. It also helps to make certain that all the roots are included when lifting and sometimes pruning them back will help alleviate transplant shock as well.

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  • Answered by
    JIMT. on
    May 28, 2012
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    Hi deb, amazed at the price of monkey grass?? Thats beside the point. I had a small garden with a monkey grass border about 20 years ago and stii around the yard I'll find a sprig or two.Last year I saw 2 single sprigs dug each up and potted them in a little potting soil in 4 inch pots. Last week I put them in ground. The pots were packed. But you have it easy!! Before mid summer dig it up to transplant to it's already prepped home. Make sure you get all of the root.(undamaged). Plant it, Keep it moist. And keep any grass that will try to compete pulled out. Thats it. I think if you look around this site you will find an answer more professional, But it says the same.Just better written. It's easier than pie. Just do it now. JIMT. Mobile

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    Nikki on
    June 28, 2012
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    Depends on how wide and how much coverage you’re looking for. Space 3-4 inches apart for tight edging or go up to 6 or 8 inches for a bit more breathing room.

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