skip to main content
Software
Integrations
Mobile App
Expert Support
All-In-One Platform for Construction and Design
See Pricing
Schedule a Demo
Talk to Sales: (888) 316-4595
My builder uses Houzz Pro to plan the timeline and give detailed estimates and daily updates with photos of progress, and provide invoices at pre-agreed key points in the build. This made the whole experience much more efficient and stress-free.
Steve W.
Client of Cribbs Construction
Learn More
Ideas
Discussions
Houzz TV
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
Explore DiscussionsFeatured Home DiscussionsFeatured Garden Discussions
Ground Cover
pianojuggler

My wooly thyme lawn replacement

17 years ago

Section 1 was a dozen or so plants along the top of the rockery. Section 2 was to fill the rest of that area.

I spent a couple years propagating a couple of varieties I think are pretty indestructible, dense, and low-maintenance.


I also laid out tarps covered with wood chips to kill off the grass and other stuff.

Two weeks ago, I started planting my next section, an area about 20 x 20.




There are about 400 plants, including the swoosh of brighter green ones parallel to the pavers.

I figure it will be a couple of years for it to grow in. Then...

Nothing to water, nothing to mow.

Comments (3)

Related Stories
EDIBLE GARDENSHerb Garden Essentials: How to Grow Thyme
By Marianne Lipanovich
Common thyme and its flavorful cousins are anything but ordinary in the garden
Full Story
13
MOST POPULARMeet a Lawn Alternative That Works Wonders
By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens
Carex can replace turfgrass in any spot, is low maintenance and adjusts easily. Add its good looks and you’ve got a ground cover winner
Full Story
162
LANDSCAPE DESIGN7 Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives
By J. Peterson Garden Design
Turf isn't the only ground cover in town. Get a lush no-grass lawn with clover, moss and other easy-care plants
Full Story
51
EARTH DAYThe Case for Losing the Traditional Lawn
By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens
Work less, help the environment and foster connections by just saying no to typical turf
Full Story
237
SAVING WATERHouzz Call: Are You Letting Go of Your Lawn?
By Annie Thornton
Many facing a drought are swapping turf for less thirsty plantings. If you’re one of them, we’d like to hear about it
Full Story
121
GARDENING AND LANDSCAPINGYour Yard: Are You Ready to Lose the Lawn?
By Erin Lang Norris
Save time and water with good-looking alternatives to turf grass
Full Story
30
LANDSCAPE DESIGNGet Along With Less Lawn — Ideas to Save Water and Effort
By Jocelyn H. Chilvers
Ditch the mower and lower your water bill while creating a feast for the eyes with diverse plantings and gathering places
Full Story
84
LANDSCAPE DESIGN15 Great Ideas for a Lawn-Free Yard
By Laura Gaskill
End the turf war for good with hardscaping, native grasses and ground covers that save water and are easier to maintain
Full Story
122
LAWN ALTERNATIVESStop Fighting the Patchy Lawn!
By Benjamin Vogt / Monarch Gardens
Here are 3 situations where a garden may be a better idea than more turfgrass
Full Story
69
LANDSCAPE DESIGNWater-Saving Landscaping Ideas for Traditional Homes
By Eco+Historical, Inc.
Who says you need a lawn and roses in front of your traditional house? Try some of these drought-tolerant beauties instead
Full Story
19
Sponsored