Rather than navigating the DG's massive website, I google the name of the nursery followed by the word "reviews" - ie Thyme Garden Herb Company reviews. DG's Garden Watchdog Directory dishes the good, the bad and the ugly on 7,870 online nurseries - including the total positive, neutral and negative customer reviews for each. (Even so, I may out and buy plants.) An invaluable tool when ordering online is Dave's Garden website. Their website also has detailed instructions on selecting, germinating, and planting various thymes. The Thyme Garden Herb Company offers Organic Mixed Creeping Thyme Seed, which might interest you. Thanks so much- I've read through this forum and you all sound like a great group of people. (though I've heard I have to wait up to 3 years to divide?) And about how fast do different varieties grow? How much thyme would you recommend buying up front? I know I can divide later. Would you all recommend buying online or from a local nursery for a project of this scale? Have looked online at Sandy Mush Herb Nursery (outside of Asheville- didn't see any bulk discounts on their site, though), Mountain Valley Growers (shipping is expensive from CA), and Richters (prices are great, but again, shipping is expensive and I fear border delays). Question is- where can I buy these many varieties of thyme in bulk for the lowest cost? The pathway is 3' by 30' and I'd really like to it to fill in completely in 3 years or under. I would like to create that beautful "tapestry" effect by mixing many varieties of thyme. Here are some of the others suggested in the publication above:Ĭaraway (I've heard it's invasive- but great for flavoring meat- wonder if the tradeoff would be worth it. Being drought-tolerant, fast-growing, step-on-able, and suitable for cooking/flavoring would be a bonus (I'd love a lemony thyme that's not too tall to use in place of lemon zest/juice). I'd like some or all of the thymes to be fragrant. Soil is regular clay but I'm happy to amend if needed (I know some thymes need excellent drainage, and our regular old culinary thyme has done great in a raised bed). The pathway faces north but receives full sun all day. I'd like to plant a mix of varieties of thyme to grow in between the stepping stones leading up to our front porch (the article that gave me the idea is here: ). I'd appreciate any advice folks could pass on. It can be propagated by division however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.Newbie here, both to gardening and to the forum. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. Consider covering it with a thick layer of mulch in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It prefers to grow in average to dry locations, and dislikes excessive moisture. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 14 inches apart. Red Creeping Thyme will grow to be only 2 inches tall at maturity extending to 3 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 14 inches. Red Creeping Thyme is recommended for the following landscape applications Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect. Red Creeping Thyme is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. Its attractive tiny fragrant round leaves remain dark green in color throughout the year. Red Creeping Thyme is smothered in stunning rose flowers at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer. Other Names: Mother-of-Thyme, Creeping ThymeĪ highly desirable ground cover, forming a dense low mat completely covered in crimson flowers throughout summer, attractive fine and fragrant foliage the rest of the season needs a dry and sunny location, can take light foot traffic.
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