"and no more mowing sounds like heaven."
Haha, seriously, isn't ditching the mower the ultimate DIY dream? Curious though—how's the thyme holding up with foot traffic so far? I tried creeping thyme last year, loved the look, but it got patchy pretty quick in busy spots. Maybe woolly thyme handles it better? Either way, your setup sounds super cozy...makes me want to rethink my own backyard plans now.
I switched to woolly thyme two summers ago, and it's definitely tougher underfoot than creeping thyme. Still gets thin in spots with heavy traffic, but recovers quicker. Plus, no mower maintenance is a huge bonus...worth the occasional patchiness imo.
Interesting you mention woolly thyme—I’ve considered it for a few client projects but haven't pulled the trigger yet. My hesitation's always been about how it handles moisture retention compared to grass or mulch, especially in wetter climates. Have you noticed any drainage issues or sogginess after heavy rains? Curious if it stays comfy underfoot during damp seasons...wouldn't want clients dealing with muddy patches after all the effort put into landscaping.
I've seen woolly thyme used a couple times, and here's my quick take:
- Drainage-wise, it's actually pretty decent. Definitely better than grass in heavy rains—less pooling and no muddy messes.
- Underfoot comfort is subjective though... it stays soft-ish but can feel a bit squishy after prolonged wet spells. Not muddy exactly, just damp.
- One client joked it felt like walking on a soggy bathmat after storms, lol. But hey, beats slipping around on wet mulch any day.
Overall, I'd say worth trying out in smaller areas first to see how clients vibe with it.
I tried woolly thyme last year on a small patio area, and your "soggy bathmat" description made me chuckle because that's exactly how my partner described it after a rainy weekend. Drainage-wise, you're spot on—no mud puddles or slippery patches, which was a nice change from our previous grass setup. But honestly, the squishiness took some getting used to, especially when hosting friends who weren't expecting it. A couple of them found it oddly comforting, others not so much. I ended up mixing in some stepping stones to balance things out, and that seemed to do the trick. Definitely recommend experimenting on a smaller scale first, just like you suggested.
