It's official: Traditional lawns are getting a botanical makeover, and red creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineus') is leading the trend. With vibrant magenta blooms, a zesty lemony fragrance, ...

Earlier this summer, while on a walk through my neighborhood, I mulled over how to take control of my own lawn and add some color without adding maintenance. Several blocks away, I spotted a plant ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Traditional lawns are a lot of work,” says Krystal Doyle of Baltic Greenhouse Nursery. "Between the weeds, the constant mowing, ...

The post claims that the herb grows 3 inches tall (true), requires no mowing (true), is edible and puts off a “lovely lemony scent” (true, but some describe it as "minty" and this varies by season and ...

Start by getting to know your garden—specifically, how sunlight moves through it throughout the day. Red creeping thyme needs at least six hours of direct sun, so choose your location accordingly.

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 ...

"It’s your job to make it look like you want it to." ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “Traditional lawns are a lot of work,” says Krystal Doyle of Baltic Greenhouse Nursery. "Between the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The plant produces tiny, aromatic leaves and delicate flowers that bloom in shades ranging from deep purple to soft pink and ...