Ground Cover Calculator Guide
How many ground cover plants do I need for my project? Use this guide to calculate your planting needs.
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For planting ground covers like pachysandra and vinca minor (myrtle), we recommend planting either 6" on center or 8" on center spacing.
PLANT COVERINGS FORMULA
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Square Feet x Plants Needed Per Square Foot = Total Number of Plants Needed
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Plant Covering Calculation Example
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Find the number of myrtle plants needed to cover a 15 ft. x 5 ft. hillside, planting 6" on center.
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Length x Width = Square Feet
15 ft. x 5 ft. = 75 sq. ft.
Square Feet x Plants Needed Per Square Foot = Total Number of Plants Needed
75 x 4 (From Chart Below) = 300 Plants Needed
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These calculations demonstrate that 300 plants will be needed to cover a 5 ft x 15 ft. area with plants spaced at 6 inch centers.
Category | Spacing | Plants Needed |
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Plants for 100 Ft. Linear | 33" | 37 |
Plants for 100 Ft. Linear | 30" | 41 |
Plants for 100 Ft. Linear | 27" | 45 |
Plants for 100 Ft. Linear | 24" | 51 |
Plants for 100 Ft. Linear | 21" | 58 |
Plants for 100 Ft. Linear | 18" | 68 |
Plants for 100 Ft. Linear | 15" | 81 |
Plants for 100 Ft. Linear | 12" | 101 |