Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is nature's answer to the high-maintenance lawn. This low-growing perennial herb forms dense, mat-like spreads that rarely exceed 3 inches in height, making it an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Laszlo Podor / Getty Images There are several types of creeping thyme, and some are used as lawn alternatives to grass. Whether ...

The post claims that the herb grows 3 inches tall (true), requires no mowing (true), is edible and puts off a “lovely lemony scent” (true, but some describe it as "minty" and this varies by season and ...

Earlier this summer, while on a walk through my neighborhood, I mulled over how to take control of my own lawn and add some color without adding maintenance. Several blocks away, I spotted a plant ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Creeping thyme in full bloom with light pink flowers next to creeping phlox with darker pink flowers - Undefined Undefined/Getty ...

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, ...

Every garden has a spot like ours - under the eaves so it never gets any rain, dry soil, more like dust. You tell yourself that you are going to water it twice a week, or once a week at least. You are ...

Turfed lawns require year-round care to keep them looking full and luscious, making them tough to maintain for busy gardeners. Many people make the switch to creeping thyme lawn for this very reason, ...

Key Points Perennial creeping thyme is a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and fragrant lawn alternative.Creeping thyme will ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The plant produces tiny, aromatic leaves and delicate flowers that bloom in shades ranging from deep purple to soft pink and ...