![]() ![]() All you have to do to take care of a creeping thyme lawn is fight the instinct to water it. Thyme (Thymus sp.) An easy-to-care for ground cover, there are a few varieties of thyme to consider. (Get these tips for growing plants from seeds. Creeping thyme is susceptible to root drowning and edema, which is why the soil should be moist or dry. Ensure plants in pots are not allowed to. Planted in the spring and watered through the. Why not start a collection of thyme varieties – you will be amazed at how many there are available. It typically takes 2 to 3 weeks for thyme seeds to germinate. Thyme will rarely need watering apart from during very prolonged periods of dry or drought conditions in summer. Use creeping thyme as scented, soft carpets for garden paths, or as fillers between pavers or stepping stones. In summer they are covered in a show of tiny white, cream, mauve, purple or pink flowers – a sight to behold! A mixed planting of thyme in the herb garden, in pots or even in a rock garden, is truly rewarding. How to plant and grow thyme As thyme is very hardy and not fussy about soil, pH or water, simply add some organic matter such as compost or well-aged manure to. Thyme absolutely hates having wet feet.īesides being aromatic, thyme is also a very attractive herb, available in many varieties with foliage colours ranging from mid- to bright green, grey-green and variations of green and white or cream. ![]() Allow the soil to dry out slightly before watering again. In early spring, prune back old foliage to 1/2 inch. apart as groundcover closer for faster fill. Also very important is a very well-drained, loose and slightly more grainy soil or potting mix. CARE Care Thrives in average to very lean, neutral to alkaline soils. at least 6 hours of full sun per day, be it morning, mid-day or afternoon sun. Thyme hails from the Mediterranean and needs to be grown in a full sun position, i.e. One of the most useful kitchen herbs, this aromatic, evergreen creeping thyme will grow almost anywhere in containers, rock gardens, and even in cracks. There will be no “Thyme and again”, ‘Thyme flies’, “Party Thyme”, “Waste of Thyme”, “One more Thyme” or ‘Better luck next Thyme’! Let’s just get straight to growing and having the best thyme. Apart from being the most attractive, aromatic and easy-to-grow herb, thyme is probably also the most used and abused plant in garden puns, none of which we will be tempted to publish in this blog. ![]()
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