How do I care for my dying Thyme plant?

by Patricia Faussett

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I have a thyme plant ( use for cooking and seasoning meat) I noticed that my plant is dying. Do you know why? And what I can do? Thanks .

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Janice S on Jan 08, 2019

How long has it been where it is? Move to better light if inside. Watch your watering. New dirt. Give Food.

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- Patricia Faussett on Jan 08, 2019
  
  I recently moved it in the light. I had it way in my home not getting any light. How often should I water it?
  
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- Janice S on Jan 08, 2019
  
  Test the water level if you can. The temperature in your home will have a factor on how often to water. In the winter I water weekly and summer 2 times a week depending on the heat. Take into consideration if the water flow through the container or if the container hold the water? If if flows through and is in a tray, just put water in the tray weekly and you will see how fast it drinks the water. If dry it will drink all of course. I'm in the Vancouver Lower Mainland and have no problem with it outside all year.
  Try ... https://www.almanac.com/plant/thyme Best of luck.
  
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- Patricia Faussett on Jan 08, 2019
  
  Thanks Janice.
  
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Karen | Decor Hint on Jan 08, 2019

https://www.motherearthliving.com/in-the-garden/growing-tips-for-herbs-why-is-my-thyme-dying

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Karen | Decor Hint on Jan 08, 2019

Move to a bigger pot, sometimes that helps. Herbs have deep roots that like to spread out.

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- Patricia Faussett on Jan 08, 2019
  
  Thanks Karen.
  
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Jeanne Grunert on Jan 08, 2019

Cut it back a bit. I find that thyme sometimes dies back but pruning helps reinvigorate it.

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- Patricia Faussett on Jan 08, 2019
  
  Thank you Jeanne.
  
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Jan 08, 2019

See if this helps.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/thyme/growing-thyme-indoors.htm

I only grow outdoors in shallow bowls. Thyme dies back in winter and pops back up in spring. During growing season, I harvest and dry for the couple months it is sparse, but I am in zone 9.

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