Pachysandra is commonly sold in flats of 24 so you would need 3.5 flats of plants to fill the bed on 8-inch planting centers.

Pachysandra needs to be in shade or partial shade to thrive. The more sun exposure, the more the foliage becomes bleached and yellowed. Pachysandra can only tolerate moderate sun.

If the pachysandra is looking a bit worn, you can cut it back, but I’d recommend waiting until late winter or early spring, just before growth begins. Instead of a string trimmer, use a lawn ...