How to Replace Sod With Asian Jasmine

Asian jasmine is a woody ground cover type that is prized by gardeners for its ability to survive drought and cold weather. Furthermore, those who have problems growing grass in shade plant Asian jasmine as an alternative turf. Gardeners can expect this Asian jasmine to form a dense ground cover two years after planting. For Asian jasmine to grow, gardeners must remove all evidence of sod to prevent grass from competing with this ground cover.

Edger
Spade
Wheelbarrow
Soil test
Elemental sulfur
Slow release nitrogen fertilizer
Drop spreader
Herbicide
Lawnmower

Instructions

- 1
  Water the sod for three days to moisten the soil for digging up grass easier. Cut 1-foot-wide and 2-foot-long pieces of sod using an edger. Slide a spade underneath the sod to cut taproots.
- 2
  Roll up the pieces of sod to throw away. Shake the sod piece to remove excess dirt. Place in a wheelbarrow.
- 3
  Dig a 3-to-4-inch hole in the yard to conduct a soil test. Asian jasmine cannot grow when the soil's pH is over 8.0. Collect 1/2 cup of soil from the bottom of the hole according to the pH test's directions. Spread elemental sulfur over the lawn if the pH is higher than 8.0.
- 4
  Dig small holes in the lawn that are twice the size of the Asian jasmine's root ball and at the same depth the plant has been planted in the container. Place the plant inside the hole and pack soil around its base. Space plants 24 to 36 inches apart. Water the area.
- 5
  Pour slow release fertilizer into a drop spreader once Asian jasmine plants have started growing. Distribute slow release nitrogen fertilizer at a rate of 1 pound per 1,000 square feet. Apply 1 inch of water.
- 6
  Spray any weeds growing in Asian jasmine with an herbicide that contains glyphosate.

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