How to Grow Monkey Grass From Seeds

Monkey grass, also known as mondo grass, is actually a flowering perennial with leaves that look like blades of grass. It is popular with home landscapers because it is low-maintenance and can withstand conditions such as heat and drought. Monkey grass is typically planted as an evergreen ground cover that can trim flower beds and create a lovely border area.

Monkey grass seeds
Stiff rake
Compost
Fertilizer
Dividers

Instructions

- 1
  Till your topsoil using compost or fertilizer to turn the dirt at least 1 to 2 inches deep. Plant your monkey grass seeds in the soil in the early spring or early fall for the best results.
- 2
  Place dividers into the soil around the area where you plant to grow the monkey grass. Make sure your dividers are at least 12 inches deep to prevent the monkey grass from spreading into areas where it is unwanted.
- 3
  Plant the seeds by spreading half of them as you walk in one direction and the other half as you walk in a perpendicular direction. You may do this by hand or with a seed spreader.
- 4
  Rake the seeds gently and cover the area lightly with a mixture of topsoil and compost. Scatter more monkey grass seeds on top of the area.
- 5
  Water the area liberally after you plant the seeds. Water the seeds at most twice per week after they have been planted.

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