Totally agree with your points. Couple things I'd add from experience:
- Consider throwing in some Corsican mint too—stays low, smells great, and fills gaps nicely.
- Watch drainage carefully; thyme hates soggy spots and dies off quick if water pools. Learned that the hard way...
Good call on the Corsican mint, hadn't thought of that one. Couple other things I've picked up:
- Moss can actually look pretty cool between stones if your patio gets enough shade. Tried it once by accident, now I kinda like it.
- Also, if drainage is tricky, have you tried mixing in some gravel or sand under the stones? Helped mine a ton with pooling issues.
Curious if anyone's had luck with creeping Jenny...heard mixed things about it spreading too aggressively.
I've actually had creeping Jenny take over a bit more than I'd like. It looks great at first, but it can quickly crowd out other plants and even start creeping into the lawn. If you're looking for something similar but less aggressive, maybe try thyme varieties like woolly or elfin thyme? They're hardy, fragrant, and tend to stay put better between stones. Just my two cents...
"They're hardy, fragrant, and tend to stay put better between stones."
Interesting suggestion about thyme—I've seen woolly thyme used beautifully in patio designs. Curious though, has anyone tried Corsican mint as an alternative? I've heard it's fragrant and stays pretty compact, but I'm wondering if it holds up well under foot traffic or if it tends to get patchy over time...
Curious though, has anyone tried Corsican mint as an alternative? I've heard it's fragrant and stays pretty compact, but I'm wondering if it holds up well under foot traffic or if it tends to get p...
I've experimented with Corsican mint a bit—here's what I noticed:
- Smells amazing, especially after rain or when stepped on lightly.
- Looks lush and vibrant initially, but yeah, it can get patchy if there's heavy foot traffic.
- Does better in spots with occasional rather than constant stepping.
If your patio isn't a high-traffic area, I'd say give it a shot. Otherwise, thyme might be the sturdier bet since, as you mentioned, it tends to "stay put better between stones."
