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How to propagate creeping thyme from patio cracks
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Posted by MFM_Seattle Z8 WA (My Page) on Wed, Aug 31, 05 at 15:54
| I'm planning to use thyme and other things to replace some lawn areas. I have lots of thyme growing out of tight cracks in my patio and forming mats.
Is it possible to propagate a flat of thyme by cutting pieces of the mat and putting some liquid root hormone on the bottom, then putting it on moist soil in a tray with drainage?
Alternatively what's the best way to propagate it, given that its established roots are in tight cracks between stones? Thanks! |
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RE: How to propagate creeping thyme from patio cracks
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| I grabbed a mat of variegated thyme, shoved the ends under dirt and most of it rooted. A more elegant way might be to sift sand or compost into the present mats--I suspect roots would form up the stalks. Books recommend the rooting hormone flat idea but I can't fiddle with those tiny stems anymore. Good luck, I'd love a thyme lawn. |
RE: How to propagate creeping thyme from patio cracks
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| Thank you! I'll try both. |
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