Aromatic and beautiful describes the Creeping thyme 'Albiflorus' (Thymus preacox). Fresh thyme from your own garden. You can also plant the thyme in a pot on the patio. The small white flowers are perfect as ground cover. As a bonus, the evergreen thyme attracts butterflies and bees. We can plant this perennial all year round, The flowers bloom in the summer.
For full effect, plant seven plants per linear metre. Put the Thyme in full sun. Give it extra water during dry periods.