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Creeping thyme seeds #880340

Asked August 05, 2024, 11:16 PM EDT

I want to add creeping thyme to my mostly moss n some weed yards . Don’t want invasive seeds . Can I just scatter them . I don’t trust all the sellers of seeds . What is your advice . Thanks in advance

Ulster County New York

Expert Response

 Eve,

This is what we found out about creeping thyme.  Thyme needs its own soil base therfore if you have any grass/weeds in the area you willl need to get rid of that and roughen up the soil before planting seeds. Also, thyme needs sunny to partlysunny conditions, so a mossy yard may not be the right place for it. Creeping thyme spreads rather quickly so we can recommend buying some plants as starters. There are local organic seed companies in the Hudson Valley that I think you can trust.

Valerie, master gardener volunteer

An Ask Extension Expert Replied August 07, 2024, 9:37 AM EDT

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