Skipping Spring Pruning
It’s tempting to let thyme spread unchecked, but neglecting a light trim each spring leads to woody, leggy growth that flowers poorly. I learned this the hard way when my thyme formed a sparse, twiggy mound of dead wood by summer! A quick shearing back of up to one-third of new shoots encourages fresh, vigorous branching.
That tidy haircut not only revitalizes your thyme but also keeps its low-mounding habit intact—perfect for those nesting little bees looking for open soil edges. Plus, frequent pruning means more leafy sprigs for the kitchen, not hollow stems left behind!