Apply water at the soil level if possible to avoid wetting the foliage. Plants in containers can dry out quickly, depending on the weather, and may need water more frequently than plants in the garden bed. If the first 2-4” (5-10cm) of soil is dry, it is time to water. To check for soil moisture, use your finger or a small trowel to dig in and examine the soil. Deep watering encourages roots to grow further into the ground resulting in a sturdier plant with more drought tolerance. Thoroughly soaking the ground up to 8” (20 cm) every few days is better than watering a little bit daily. Refer to the plant label to check a plant’s specific requirements. Some plants prefer staying on the dry side, others, like to be consistently moist. Clay soils hold moisture longer than sandy soils, so expect to water more frequently in sandy settings.ĭifferent plants have different water needs. After that, depending on the weather and soil type, watering may be adjusted to every two or three days. New plantings should be watered daily for a couple of weeks. New plantings should be watered daily for a couple of weeks to get them well established.įinish up with a 2” (5cm) layer of mulch such as shredded bark or compost to make the garden look tidy, reduce weeds, and retain soil moisture. The soil covering the planting hole should be even with the surrounding soil, or up to one inch higher than the top of the root ball. Firm the soil down around the plant by hand, tamping with the flat side of a small trowel, or even by pressing down on the soil by foot. Push the soil gently around the roots filling in empty space around the root ball. This is especially important if the roots are dense and have filled up the container. Grasping the plant at the top of the root ball, use your finger to lightly rake apart the lower roots apart. Rotate the container and continue to tap, loosening the soil until the plant pulls smoothly from the pot.ĭig the hole up to two times larger than the root ball and deep enough that the plant will be at the same level in the ground as the soil level in the container. To remove the plant from the container, gently brace the base of the plant, tip it sideways and tap the outside of the pot to loosen. Position plants so that taller plants are in the center or background of the landscape design and shorter plants in the foreground. Organic ingredients improve drainage, add nutrients, and encourage earthworms and other organisms that help keep soil healthy.Ĭheck the plant label for suggested spacing and the mature height of the plant.
Add organic matter such as manure, peat moss or garden compost until the soil is loose and easy to work. Prepare the garden by breaking up the existing soil (use a hoe, spade, or power tiller) to a depth of 12-16” (30-40cm). Pots can be brought indoors for the winter and placed near a sunny window for a continuous harvest year-round.
The leaves can be used in any recipe calling for thyme and it has a strong flavour making it suitable for pizza and pasta.Perennial herbs can be planted anytime from spring through fall. Just steep common or lemon thyme in boiling water for 10-15 minutes, strain and add some honey or lemon juice to taste.Įating – Pizza thyme has a strong flavour and scent of thyme and oregano. Health Benefits – Thyme is said to have antiseptic qualities and you can drink it as a tea, especially good when you have a cold. In addition, branches will spread in the soil and generate roots that can then be replanted or shared. Propagation – When pruning in Autumn, cuttings can be propagated by taking a stem, removing half the leaves, adding root hormone to the tip and placing in soil. It tastes allot better fresh so harvest fresh thyme as required, wrapping excess in a plastic, and storing it in the fridge for up to two weeks. Harvest – Dry Thyme to use in cooking and store in an airtight container out of the sun. Pests and Diseases – Overwatering can lead to fungal problems, otherwise pest free. Pruning – Prune in Autumn, after flowering to keep plant healthy.Ĭompanion Planting – Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators to garden, bees especially love the flowers. Water in very hot and dry weather, as required. Having said that seaweed solution in Spring or after flowering can greatly benefit the plant.
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This herb reaches a height of 20cm.Ĭare – For better growth, grow in full sun in enriched soil with compost and decomposed manure. Growing – It is a perennial plant with deep green oval shaped leaves and pink flowers emerge in spring /summer. Another variety of Thyme we having growing in the herb spiral at Booyong is Pizza thyme (also known as Italian thyme).
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