Reasons to Consider a

Creeping Thyme Lawn

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1. A creeping thyme lawn requires less water than traditional turf grasses.

Creeping thyme lawns are drought-tolerant. In fact, creeping thyme actually dislikes wet conditions. It prefers dry or moist soil and thrives in full sun.

2. In most cases, a creeping thyme lawn won’t grow more  than 3 inches high.

Instead of growing upward, creeping thyme spreads outward, sprawling across and filling in thinly covered or bare areas of a lawn.

3. Creeping thyme has a mint flavor and aroma.

This aromatic creeper emits a pleasant aroma when crushed underfoot or collected for use in the kitchen. It's a great addition to many savory dishes and can be used with or without the stem.

4. Deer will steer clear of a creeping thyme lawn.

While creeping thyme falls in the “deer-resistant” category, this doesn’t mean that deer will never eat it. But if given a choice between creeping thyme or something else, they’ll usually opt for the latter.

5. A flowering creeping thyme  lawn will attract pollinators.

Creeping thyme's charming flowers are quite small, only about 1/4 inch across, but they’re rich in nectar and will draw bees to your yard.

6. A creeping thyme lawn can stand up to foot traffic.

Don’t let the soft nature or gentle flowers of this herb fool you. Creeping thyme lawns bounce back quickly, even after being trampled by rambunctious kids.

7. The best time to harvest  a creeping thyme lawn is  in the morning.

This ensures the highest concentration of essential oils and the most potent flavor. Use fresh, crushed thyme right away, or dry your cut thyme and store it in an airtight container for later use.

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