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- Thyme as a firm groundcover
- Soil-covering thyme varieties
- Planting a thyme scent grass
- What does "kick-proof" actually mean?
- Tips & Tricks
Thyme as a firm groundcover
Almost every garden owner mentions a more or less green lawn - and sometimes flees when it is time to mow again. Especially in small gardens and places that are difficult to access for lawn mowers, a so-called scented lawn is a great alternative - traditionally it comes from England and is cultivated there as a "Scented Lawn" for several centuries. Some soil-covering varieties of thyme are also suitable for this purpose.
Soil-covering thyme varieties
In particular, the sand thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is suitable for a scented lawn planting. Varieties such as the purple-flowered "Magic Carpet", the white-flowered "Albus" or the pink-flowered carpet thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus) are characterized by a creeping growth. Furthermore, lemon and cumin thyme are also well suited for this type of planting. The mentioned types of thyme usually only reach stature heights between two to a maximum of five centimeters and form a dense, usually tread firmly lawn.
Planting a thyme scent grass
Creeping thyme should be planted at a distance of about 15 to 20 centimeters. Like all other types of thyme, the thyme turf needs a sunny spot with a lean, sandy soil. A place in the semi-shade or under a large tree, however, is not very suitable. The young plants are set in spring and grow together within a growing season into a dense carpet. As most thyme varieties are now hardy, winter hibernation should be avoided if possible with protective brushwood.
What does "kick-proof" actually mean?
Do not be fooled by descriptions like "walk-resistant" or "walk-in" - these terms simply mean that you can occasionally enter your thyme lawn, but not as intense as you can use a lawn. A strong use you can see the smell of grass quickly, as they form according to your directions real roads. To avoid this unsightly effect, you should - if the lawn is to be entered - better create a path with the help of foot plates.
Tips & Tricks
Thyme is a favorite pasture used by bees and bumblebees. For this reason, especially during flowering you should refrain from running barefoot over your thyme lawn or even settle on it.
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