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- Q.Seeding A Ground Cover Lawn - You have great info on planting ground cover, but I'd like info on seeding it. I'm considering seeding a substitute ...
- Q.Creeping Thyme And Wildflowers - Hi, I have bought 50 1 litre pots of creeping thyme to plant spaced out so they spread and create ...
- Q.Creeping Thyme - Does creeping thyme deter mosquitoes?
- Q.Can I Prevent Creeping Thyme From Extending From My Flower Garden Into The Lawn ? - I have a break in a stone garden border because of tree root that intersects the stone border. I did ...
- Q.Red Creeping Thyme Dying? - I recently planted creeping thyme flats on my front lawn with spacing. Some clumps look brown with crunchy leaves. Are ...
- Q.Thyme Vs Creeping Phlox - is creeping phlox better than creeping thyme
- Q.How Can I Plant Creeping Thyme? Can I Just Throw The Seeds On The Ground Or Do I Have To Grow In A Pot First? Also, Is This A Good - I live in San Antonio Tx.
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Anonymous on
May 23, 2019Q.Seeding a ground cover lawn
You have great info on planting ground cover, but I'd like info on seeding it. I'm considering seeding a substitute lawn of THYMUS PRAECOX RED CREEPING THYME. -Is seeding as successful as planting? -How do I calculate how much seed for a 1K sf area? -Do I mix in a soil amendment first? -If so, which is preferable? -How much seed per square foot? -What do I put on top of seed? -Do birds and squirrels dig up the seeds? -Time is not an issue, cost is, but how long should it take to manifest?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 24, 2019A.There are downsides to putting in a thyme lawn. It can be expensive. When you are planting plugs of thyme 6 to 12 inches apart, you can burn up a lot of cash fast. Most sources recommend planting smaller areas. If you have a large yard you might want to consider planting only part of it in thyme to start. You can always go back and expand your thyme planting another season.
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- Asked by
suzblu on
May 9, 2020
DY12 2PRQ.Creeping Thyme And Wildflowers
Hi, I have bought 50 1 litre pots of creeping thyme to plant spaced out so they spread and create a lawn alternative, I know this is going to take at least a year to get coverage of the space. I think I know the answer is no but I wanted to check; can I sow wild flower seeds in the space at the same time to create a temporary fill while the thyme takes and starts to spread?
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BushDoctor on
May 12, 2020
Certified ExpertA.No. It will likely overtake and kill the Thyme. This article will help you to grow them as a lawn alternative:
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June 18, 2020Q.Creeping thyme
Does creeping thyme deter mosquitoes?
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GKH_Susan on
June 19, 2020
Certified ExpertA.No. The touted mosquito repelling plants must have the oil from the crushed leaves rubbed on your skin to aid as a repellent.
Your best bet is to use a product containing DEET as a repellent or completely cover your skin with clothing.
Creeping lemon thyme has some of the oil that can aid as a repellent but there again, you'd have to rub the oil on your skin.
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Anonymous on
July 1, 2020Q.Can I prevent creeping thyme from extending from my flower garden into the lawn ?
I have a break in a stone garden border because of tree root that intersects the stone border. I did not want to damage the root but thought I could plant creeping thyme to fill in the gap. Will the thyme invade my lawn ?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 2, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It probably will invade your lawn eventually. It tends to crawl over and under barriers if it's healthy. The upside is that it mows nicely; some people replace their lawn areas with it. Read about creeping thyme here:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/thyme/growing-creeping-thyme.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
mgchlz on
July 16, 2020
SacramentoQ.Red Creeping Thyme Dying?
I recently planted creeping thyme flats on my front lawn with spacing. Some clumps look brown with crunchy leaves. Are they under-watered? We watered 2 times a day and 20 minutes each. We are located in hot climate, 90-100 degree in summer. Is there any way to revive them? They are still very young.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 16, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Likely, they are overwatered. Watering should occur, only, after the soil dries thoroughly down to about 2 inches. Creeping Thyme will be somewhat drought tolerant, so care should be taken not to overwater.
These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/biofungicide-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/thyme/growing-creeping-thyme.htm
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mgchlz on
July 16, 2020A.Do you know if the plants will revive at this point if they are overwatered?
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sagkas58 on
July 17, 2020
9Q.Thyme Vs Creeping Phlox
is creeping phlox better than creeping thyme
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 19, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It depends what you are using it for. Many people use thyme between their pavers and are happy with it. Creeping phlox is more often seen spilling over rock edges for a wonderful spring show.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/thyme/growing-creeping-thyme.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/creeping-phlox/creeping-phlox-planting.htm
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Aguilarsl on
August 5, 2020
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BushDoctor on
August 6, 2020
Certified ExpertA.They can do fine just cast out as seeds, but they do best when started from plugs or cuttings. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/thyme/growing-creeping-thyme.htm
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