We're withholding the name of this Ohio customer upon his request, but we can't hold back on his brilliant blending of our two favorite species to create a very specific desired effect. It's cascading habit makes it a great container plant, as well. "Creeping thyme and alyssum have a blending effect, especially when they cascade over the sides of retaining walls and take hold in crags and crevices between individual rocks."Ĭreeping thyme doesn't need a lot of topsoil to thrive, as long as it's central roots have a spot to take hold.
"I hate having a lack of transition between taller plants and rocks, or between one rock and another," she wrote. Creeping thyme doesn't need a deep soil bed, and is the perfect choice for rock gardens. Soften a Rock GardenĮlise in Tennessee uses copious amounts of creeping thyme to "gentle" the aesthetics of her boulder-strewn rock garden. We can go on and on about how creeping thyme is a wonder plant but don't just take it from us: We're always encouraging our customers to share their gardening ideas, and we've had some great feedback about how you've used it in your own gardens. Creeping thyme tolerates-if not thrives-most any backyard growing environment, and it's fuss-free, and beyond rewarding with its attractive foliage and densely-blooming flowers. Feet down, it handles a little stomping if it's planted between pavers and stepping stones, or as a lawn replacement. We simply don’t have the control of this situation, we hope everything will back to normal soon.įinally, we hope all of our customer are safe! Thank you for your continued patience.Hands down, there's no better miniature groundcover than creeping thyme. We invite you to place your order, If you are okay with those waiting times. Make sure you have read our shipping&delivery page before you place your order.For the detail about the shipping, please refer to our Shipping&Delivery page. We can still ship the orders but the shipping time will be longer than expected. Some of our competitors have stopped accepting orders, and most others are experiencing shipping delays.The shipping time may take 20 – 30 working days after dispatch due to limited flights.Due to the high-demand season, we may need up to 7 working days to prepare the shipment.This is what you need to know before place your order: Please understand, we do not have the control of this situation, but we are 100% sure that your parcel will be delivered safely, it may just take longer than expected, it will depend on the schedule of the shipping company. A cold frame is a great place to harden off plants.ĭue to the pandemic of COVID-19, the shipping time may take longer than expected. Gradually, over the course of a week or 10 days, expose them to more and more sunshine and wind. About a week before you plan to set the seedlings into the garden, place them in a protected spot outdoors (partly shaded, out of the wind) for a few hours, bringing them in at night. You’ve been coddling these seedlings for weeks, so they need a gradual transition to the great outdoors. It’s not a good idea to move your seedlings directly from the protected environment of your home into the garden. As the seedlings grow taller, raise the lights. Keep in mind that seedlings need darkness, too, so they can rest. If you’re growing under lights, adjust them so they’re just a few inches above the tops of the seedlings.
Rotate the pots regularly to keep plants from leaning into the light. If you’re growing in a window, choose a south-facing exposure. Set the lights on a timer for 15 hours a day. Remember to feed the seedlings regularly with liquid fertilizer.
Let the soil dry slightly between waterings. When you see the first signs of green, you have to remove the cover.Īs the seedlings grow up, you have to keep the soil moist but not soggy. This helps keep the seeds moist before they germinate. To speed up germination, cover the pots with wet paper or a plastic dome. After planting seeds, you have to moisten the newly planted seeds. Some of the small ones can be sprinkled right on the soil surface. Start with a fresh, sterile mix that will ensure healthy, disease-free seedlings. NOTE: Do not use soil from your garden or re-use potting soil from your houseplants.
If you love to DIY by yourself, you might start growing seedlings in yogurt cups, milk cartons or even a paper cup.Ĭhoose the potting soil that’s made for growing seedlings. You can start seeds in almost any type of container, as long as it’s at least 2-3 ” deep and has some drainage holes.
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