Field Practical Guide - Groundcover Planting

Personal Protection Equipment required:
 
● Ear Plugs
● Safety Glasses
● Gloves
● Work Boots 

Equipment & Tools needed:
● Mini Tiller
● Auger
● Digging Bar
● Hand Trowels
● Grading Rake
● Edging Spade
● Backpack Blower

Materials needed:  
● Groundcovers (at least one tray)
● Leafgrow
● Mulch 

Pre-Training Session Preparation:

● Select location for training.
● Schedule training session with student(s).
● Make sure everyone participating has the Personal Protection Equipment.
● Collect and have ready the needed equipment and materials. 

Step 1: Demonstrate 
● Demonstrate proper garden bed preparation.
● Demonstrate proper spacing and layout for groundcovers.
● Demonstrate how to properly plant groundcovers, keeping in mind depth and backfilling. Show best practices for one person planting and two person planting.
● Demonstrate proper mulching, watering, and removal of tags.

Step 2: Observe:
● Have the student demonstrate proper use of the equipment back to you.

Step 3: Re-Demonstrate:
● Point out what the student did correctly.
● Demonstrate what the student should improve upon.