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Ground covers grow best in a bed that is six to eight inches deep. If you are placing your ground covers around trees, you should add soil to build up the bed. Ground covers will truly thrive if you mix in at least two inches of organic manner into the soil. This can include manures, compost, leaves, or peat moss.