All you need to do is continue to enjoy it as you, and others, have been. You describe a thyme lawn that is thriving in ideal conditions: full sun, sandy, gritty, or rocky soil, with average to dry medium moisture. Supplementing the soil with manure and water isn’t necessary. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) (see link below) posts that “no current Ontario fertility recommendations exist.” While OMAFRA notes that “application of nitrogen after each harvest will promote re-growth” that doesn’t apply to you since your purpose is to grow a lawn and not to harvest the thyme. There is no indication in the literature that Thymus ‘coccineus’ requires fertilization. One of the common names for this non-native, low-growing plant, is creeping thyme. Thymus ‘coccineus’ is a cultivar of Thymus serpyllum. What’s the best way to nourish and fertilize the creeping thyme for “super growth”? Can I put cow manure and water?.If you have a match, the mystery is solved. Check the label of the bird seed product against the species of the grass. From your description, it does sound like the bird feeder is the source of the grass, but again, it’s impossible to confirm this without knowing the species of the grass and the contents of the bird feed mixture you are using. These seeds (leading to often unwanted plants) can attract animal visitors. While obviously beneficial to birds and entertaining for people, bird feeders often spill their contents onto the ground starting the germination process for a number of plant species. Should I remove the bird feeder is that the cause of the invasive grass?.That will result in a temporary bare spot in the lawn until you replace any lost soil, seed it with the creeping thyme and let it germinate and grow. In this case, its removal will involve digging deeply to remove the entire patch and every trace of root. Let’s assume this grass species has deep roots or even rhizomatic roots that network underground. Once you know the plant you are dealing with, you can learn about its growth. Creeping Thyme is very low growing (about 2-4) under the canopy of the grass and clover and has flexible woody stems with small leaves and pink to purple. The best (and easiest) way to do this is to do it yourself with the use of any of the available plant ID apps such as PlantThis, PlantNet or iNaturalist. Third, fertilize your creeping thyme every year with a balanced organic fertilizer. Second, give it a light trimming in early spring to remove dead or damaged leaves. Creeping thyme will not tolerate wet or boggy conditions. In order to implement a strategy for removal of the grass you need to identify the species. First, make sure that it is planted in well-drained soil. What can I do to get rid of the grass that is invading the thyme lawn?.It’s delightful to learn how your neighbours enjoy your creeping thyme lawn. Hello, and thank you for contacting Toronto Master Gardeners with your question.
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