Question about thyme

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    I have a very old thyme in one of the window boxes that my mum gave me. It's pretty scraggy and woody, is is something I can prune back? If so, when do I prune? How much? Sorry if this is a dumb question, I'm very new to all this...
     
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    Never had much success with cutting back thymes. Certainly they do not seem to shoot from old wood, though there is nothing in the books about it. I would be inclines to peg down the branches and take them off when they are rooted to create new plants. Cuttings are also fairly easy.
     
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    Hi GM .After about 3 or 4 years .What I do with my Thyme Is I take root cuttings,I dig the whole plant up,Clear as much soil away from the roots as possible,and then just gently tear the plant into 3 or 4 pieces
    Each new piece should have some foliage and root
    ,If planted in April you should be ready by July.
    Hope this helps.Good luck. [​IMG]
     
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    Hi woo, I think that is what I need to do with our thyme. They always seem to go off after several years, no matter what sort I've tried. Thanks for the tip.
     
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    Fantastic! Thank you, that's good news indeed. Glad to hear there's hope!
     
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    gioia mia, can I ask you...how do you use your "THYME" ? I would use it on a pizza....
     
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    Great infoo WOO [​IMG]
    (what a clever old owl)
     
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    Why Thank you whis4ey,Very mice of you to mention it :D [​IMG] Wish I could convince Mrs Owl. :D
     
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