Thinking about replacing the lawn with something that doesn’t require chemical life support? How about thyme. The High Country Gardens catalog lists the best thymes for lawns: ‘Pink Chintz,’ ‘Reiter,’ ...

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 ...

There are several types of creeping thyme, and some are used as lawn alternatives to grass. Whether you should grow one depends on your own wants and needs; creeping thyme lawns are not for everyone, ...

Perennial creeping thyme is a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and fragrant lawn alternative. Creeping thyme will not withstand high traffic, may attract bees and other pollinators, and should be ...