How to Grow Dwarf Jasmine as a Ground Cover

Turn over the soil in preparation for planting. Remove rocks, weeds, sticks and other debris that can get in the way of jasmine plant roots.

Dig one hole for each plant, spacing the holes 24 to 36 inches apart in all directions. Make the holes twice as wide and deep as your dwarf jasmine starts.

Remove a plant from its container, and massage the root ball to break it apart. Place the plant in the prepared hold so the roots spread out against the soil. Holding the plant vertically upright, push soil around the roots to plant the jasmine. Plant all your jasmine starts like this.

Water the soil after planting until it becomes saturated. Thereafter, water the jasmine until the soil becomes saturated whenever it feels dry to the touch.

Fertilize the area with a slow release, water soluble fertilizer to promote growth. Mix the right dose of fertilizer with water, following the package recommendations based on the size of your planting bed. Pour the fertilizer over plants near the roots.

Trim dwarf jasmine if you want to keep it neat, although this slows down its rate of establishment.