Pruning guide
How to prune creeping thyme
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Pruning creeping thyme — FAQ
When should I prune creeping thyme?
Immediately after flowering in summer. Shear the entire mat lightly — by about one-third of the current season's growth — once flowers have faded. Use garden shears or scissors. Do not cut into bare old stems at the base.
How often does creeping thyme need pruning?
Once a year after flowering. Creeping Thyme is a low-maintenance ground-cover that needs only a light shear after flowering to keep mats dense and prevent the centre from becoming woody and bare. It does not need shaping throughout the season — occasional harvesting of soft stem tips doubles as informal pruning and is all most plants require.
How do you prune creeping thyme?
Shear the entire mat lightly — by about one-third of the current season's growth — once flowers have faded. Use garden shears or scissors. Do not cut into bare old stems at the base.