I've had a string of bad luck with thyme plants in my family. My grandma, mom, and I have all tried and failed to keep them alive. The first one was left in its original container by a window, and it died. Then, I tried moving it to a bigger pot on the balcony, but that didn't work either. Lastly, I planted one directly in my garden next to rosemary, and it died again. Now my brother is bringing me another thyme plant, and I really want to make sure I don't kill this one too! What are the best practices for taking care of thyme?
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To keep your thyme thriving, try using a terracotta pot with well-aerated soil. Place it in a spot where it gets full sunlight and make sure to water it only when the soil is completely dry—overwatering is often the culprit for plant deaths!
Thyme is super easy to grow from seeds too! Just grab a packet of seeds, sprinkle them on some potting mix, and you'll have thyme in no time. It's a fun and cost-effective way to have fresh thyme!
That's a great idea!
What if I want to plant it directly in the garden instead?