RE: rejuvenating old thyme

Monica,
Welcome to this list.  I know you will enjoy it.
If this is one large plant you are describing, I think you would be better
off to take some cuttings of the vigorous parts and throw the old woody
stuff away.  Then replant the area with your young vigorous new plants when
they have rooted.
If you are talking about several smaller plants, try cutting them back hard
into some of the woody growth where you can still see nodes.  You should get
fresh growth from those nodes.

Marilyn Dube'
Natural Designs Nursery
Portland, Oregon


-----Original Message-----
From:	owner-perennials@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf
Of Monica Turcotte
Sent:	Sunday, September 01, 2002 8:30 AM
To:	perennials@hort.net
Subject:	rejuvenating old thyme

Hello everyone! I am new to this list.  It was recommended to me by my
neighbor, Cheryl, whom you may be acquainted with.

My question is this:  I have a large patch of lemon thyme that is very
vigorous on the ends but at the base it's all matted and dead-looking.  I'd
like to divide it and I wonder how best to do this.

Thanks, Monica

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