If this is the case, you may want to look for slower growing varieties. Elfin thyme (Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin') can be a good choice for this use case, as it tolerates light foot traffic and grows ...

Q: My wife and I planted several flats of ‘Elfin’ thyme (Thymus serpyllum ‘Elfin’) in an area near our driveway to fill in around some stepping stones, pretty much in full sun. It was ...

1. Cut down on mowing by replacing part of your lawn with low-maintenance ground covers or ornamental grasses such as elfin thyme (Thymus serpyllum ‘Elfin’), blue star creeper (Isotoma ...