weeds taking over creeping thyme

Question

I recently planted my backyard in creeping thyme. We tilled up the grass, applied mulch, and planted the thyme seedlings about 10 inches apart. Now I have the grass/weeds growing in faster than the thyme. I have applied Roundup to some of the weeds but I really don’t like to use it and I am afraid of killing my plants. Is there something I can use now? I know that pulling the weeds is the best way, but this is a large area to cover inches apart.

Answer 1

Here is an article on 'Killing Weeds Without Harming Nearby Plants' that will help alleviate your concerns of killing your other plants by giving you different methods of applying Roundup:
http://www.bayeradvanced.com/articles/how-to-kill-weeds-without-harming-nearby-plants

If you would like to explore more organic methods of weed control, here is an article that will interest you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/homemade-pet-friendly-weed-killer.htm