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, ...

I spend a lot of time thinking about dirt. Mostly, as I look around my yard, I often don't see the shrubs and trees and flowers as much as I see the dirt beneath them. Because exposed dirt means two ...

It's official: Traditional lawns are getting a botanical makeover, and red creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineus') is leading the trend. With vibrant magenta blooms, a zesty lemony fragrance, ...

Are you looking for a plant that works double duty, filling in a sunny spot fast while also attracting helpful pollinators to your yard? The solution to this problem may be right under your nose: ...

CREEPING thyme lawn is a vibrant alternative to ordinary turf and is very easy to care for. Here's everything you need to know about when to plant it in your garden, and exactly how to prune it as it ...

Be careful what you wish for when planting ground covers. Most will do exactly that — cover the ground! For years I have had a healthy crop of creeping thyme. Everywhere. It tends to show up ...

Groundcovers may be the most underrated category of plants out there. These low growing perennials may not be as flashy as a ...

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Coral porterweed is shown at the Monarch Watch garden at Foley Hall on Kansas University’s campus. It is one of several unusual perennials that thrive in Kansas gardens. Indian pinks prefer moist, ...