Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is a low-growing ground cover that can be grown in place of traditional turf grass. A member of the mint family, the plant is hardy in zones 4 through 9 and should be ...

There are several types of creeping thyme, and some are used as lawn alternatives to grass. Whether you should grow one depends on your own wants and needs; creeping thyme lawns are not for everyone, ...

Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is nature's answer to the high-maintenance lawn. This low-growing perennial herb forms dense, mat-like spreads that rarely exceed 3 inches in height, making it an ...

Welcome to our gardening adventure. Let’s grow it together! I remember once hearing someone say, “If you have time, you have everything.” When it comes to plants, thyme, creeping thyme to be exact, ...

Talk about a sweetie! White creeping thyme (Thymus praecox 'Albiflorus') is a very low-growing plant that can stand foot traffic. This creeping thyme grows only an inch tall and spreads to create a ...

This common herb may be slow-growing, but our Master Gardener shares how to start it now and so you can have a fresh harvest ...

Tired of the work and water that your lawn takes to maintain? Want to be more environmentally conscious with the space you now dedicate to a lawn? Then trade in your monoculture grass for something ...

Thyme is a beloved herb garden classic thanks to its beautiful smell, range of culinary uses, and relatively easy to grow nature. Of course thyme isn't invincible, and you still need to be sure to ...

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Gardeners have been spending time preparing to plant the fall garden. It has been hot, sweaty work this year. It seems to me to be warmer than usual; it couldn’t be I’m getting older. As you prepare ...