![]() They will cover up stepping stones, spreading their stems onto paving searching for ground in which to root. It is also necessary to understand that all ground covers are not flat and lawn like.įaster growing thymes stuffed into a small space will disappoint with time. It is important to know the difference between a ground cover thyme that is appropriate for a two-inch space and one that is appropriate for a twenty foot space. But, different folks have different amounts of ground to cover and different expectations’ of what a ground cover is. Most folks want to use the Ground Cover Thymes to cover the ground. It is the Ground Cover Thymes that tend to confuse. There aren’t too many and their names are fairly descriptive, like Lemon Thyme and Orange Balsam Thyme. A blessing because there are so many different kinds and a curse because there are so many different kinds. It is being threatened by the fast growing Pink Lemonade Thyme which will probably take over both the Elfin Thyme and the Woolly Thyme in a year or so. If you look closely you can see a small patch of a slightly bluer thyme in between the two flowering ones. In the back, Pink Heretus Thyme is also in full bloom. The taller flowering Caraway Thyme is in the foreground to the right of the Woolly Thyme. It flows into the silvery, non-flowering Woolly Thyme near the boundary board which separates this garden from the lawn. Pink Lemonade Thyme is the bright green thyme that has the shadow of the tree on it. These five ground cover thymes of varying colors, textures and heights are growing in a pleasing mosaic. Once established, ground cover thymes also help to keep weed seeds from sprouting. Please note, the compost in Jekka's Kits will have enough natural food for approximately 6 weeks.įor more information on growing herbs plants please see Jekkapedia, Jekka's blog or our FAQs page.Ground Cover Thymes are not only beautiful and soft to walk on, they are also the perfect way to keep the ground cool and conserve moisture. Epsom salts : the horticultural equivalent of what you put in your bath that will top up the plant's magnesium and stop orange leaves.SB Invigorator: a safe and effective insecticide and fungicide to help control a wide range of pest species.Maxicrop liquid seaweed: ' Feed on Fridays' as Jekka always says for all round good plant health.If you think your herbs need a little more attention we always recommend an environmentally friendly solution, and these are Jekka's top three: These kits contain all you need to grow on your herbs. ![]() If you require pots or compost, we have developed Jekka's Herb Kits, which includes Jekka's "Grow On" Kit. Please see our indoor growing blog for more information. Although some herbs will be quite happy indoors, most prefer being outside. Our herbs are designed to be grown in containers or planted in the garden. For a hands-on herb experience, where you will learn how to grow herbs, check out our Master Classes. Together they form Jekka’s guide on how to grow herbs. ![]() There is also ‘ Jekka’ s Seasonal Tips’ series that covers growing and maintaining herbs in early spring, late spring, summerand autumn & winter. Please read Jekka's blog that contains her top steps to growing on your herbs. These are established and hardy herb plants that are grown following organic principals and to survive the UK climate. At Jekka’s we sell herbs in 1 Ltr and 2 Ltr pots. ![]()
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