Jul 30, 2024 · Creeping thyme (Thymus) is a flowering ground cover with pointed blue-green leaves ideal for sunny areas. While not all types of creeping thyme are grown as herbs, they are in the mint family and have a pleasant scent; most can be used for cooking.

If you have an area of your yard or garden which could benefit from this dense and hearty ground cover, you should try it. How to Plant Creeping Thyme. Creeping thyme is an easy plant to propagate. There are three methods frequently used to get this plant growing in a variety of areas. The first method of propagation is via division.

Creeping thyme is a beautiful ground cover—perfect for rock gardens—and adds color in between pavers. Imagine the cracks of a garden path stuffed with this fragrant herb. It’s also low-maintenance and pollinator-friendly! Learn how to plant, grow, and care for creeping thyme.

Sep 29, 2023 · Creeping thyme is commonly grown as a groundcover and can be planted on hillsides to help control erosion. Creeping thyme looks lovely growing along garden walkways and flower bed borders, and it can thrive in a container garden.

May 13, 2024 · Creeping Thyme Growing Guide – Everything You Need To Know. Creeping thyme makes a pretty and fragrant ground cover carpet, as well as a great spiller in pots. It likes a little grit in the soil and is easy to grow.

May 10, 2023 · Whatever variety you choose, creeping thyme makes for a wonderful ground cover. Here are a few reasons why. It grows relatively quickly. It can tolerate foot traffic. During its peak blooms, it appears to have more flowers than foliage. It covers the ground in color and breaks up all of the green.

Apr 30, 2024 · Are you looking for a low-maintenance, fragrant, and beautiful ground cover to add to your garden? Look no further than creeping thyme! This versatile plant not only adds visual appeal but also provides a delightful aroma and a natural deterrent to pesky insects.

Mar 18, 2024 · If you’re looking for a low-maintenance groundcover that will cut down on mowing and smells great, creeping thyme is perfect. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will tell you how to replace your lawn with an aromatic herb that pollinators love, too!

Jun 22, 2023 · Creeping thyme smells wonderful and is a ground cover that spreads through rhizomes growing across the soil surface. This, together with its dense growing habit, out-competes and smother weeds making it a good alternative to a grass lawn, especially when you plant starts in staggered rows.

Apr 18, 2021 · Creeping thyme serves as a delightfully fragrant ground cover and pollinator attractor. Learn how to grow this multipurpose herb now on Gardener's Path.