"Does it handle foot traffic well, or does it bruise easily?"
Corsican mint is lovely, but from experience, it bruises fairly easily under heavy or regular foot traffic. I've used it between stepping stones in a shaded area, and while the fragrance was delightful—stronger and fresher than thyme, I'd say—it did start looking a bit ragged after frequent use. Thyme holds up better overall if durability is your priority. Still, mint's scent when stepped on is pretty unbeatable...
Corsican mint definitely smells amazing, but I agree it doesn't hold up great under constant foot traffic. I tried it once along a garden path, and within a couple months, it was patchy and sad-looking. Thyme was tougher for sure.
"Still, mint's scent when stepped on is pretty unbeatable..."
True! Got me wondering though—has anyone experimented with chamomile as groundcover? Curious how it compares in terms of fragrance and durability...
I actually gave chamomile a shot along the brick path behind my old Victorian. It smelled lovely—especially after rain—but struggled a bit with heavier foot traffic. Still, it bounced back better than mint did for me...might be worth trying!
Chamomile sounds nice, but yeah, foot traffic can be tricky. I tried creeping thyme between my stepping stones last summer—held up surprisingly well even with kids and dogs running around. Plus, it gave off this subtle herbal scent whenever someone walked on it. Mint was a disaster for me too...it spread everywhere except where I wanted it, lol. Might give chamomile a small test patch though, just for that rainy-day fragrance.
Chamomile can be nice, but from experience, it doesn't handle heavy foot traffic nearly as well as creeping thyme. If you're set on trying it, maybe keep it to areas with lighter use...like around seating spots or garden edges. Just my two cents from past landscaping projects.
