Thyme is a hardy, perennial, evergreen herb that is perfect for those winter stews and soups. The leaves are small but incredibly flavorful. Outside of the kitchen, growing thyme as a landscaping plant in rock gardens and alongside patios is hugely popular, thanks to its tolerance for dry, ...
as its cool, bright flavor brings some added freshness to these dishes. Side note: it’s easy for cilantro to grow out of control, so make sure to keep your plant trimmed or else it can take over your herb garden!
Consider interplanting your substrate with a low ground cover, such as mazus (Mazus reptans, USDA zones 5 to 8;find your zone) or Elfin thyme (Thymus serpyllum‘Elfin’, zones 4 to 8). Doing so will bring interest to your outdoor room, not unlike a patterned rug. See mor...