There are many, many different varieties of thyme out there in the herb world. But the one thyme that I’m particularly fond of is wild creeping thyme.

It is mildly scented, attracts bees (very important) and can be used in cooking like regular thyme. But for me, what makes it just a step above some other thyme varieties is that it can be used as ground cover and is extremely resilient.

Here’s an interesting fact – it’s also said to be deer resistant. This not really something I’ve had a problem with in my garden at the nursery. But I can tell you it can withstand a good stomping from anything else – kids, dogs called Alvin, nursery chooks and more. This is why it makes a great ground cover or lawn.

Furthermore, unlike other herbs, it doesn’t die back in winter and keeps on giving you bang for your buck. This is why it’s classified as a hardy (can withstand the cold weather), evergreen (keeps its leaves) perennial (a plant that survives for three or more years).  

You can grab some wild creeping thyme seedlings from your local supermarket or our online store.

Then simply plant your wild creeping thyme plants around 20-30cm apart from each other.

You can harvest your thyme straight away but it's best to give it some time to get established. The longer you leave it, the more leaves you'll have to harvest later on. Then in spring and after flowering, give it a prune to help maintain its compact appearance.

And before long you’ll be wild about creeping thyme like I am.