Thyme cuttings?

debs64

Hi all apologies if this has been asked before but what is the best way to propagate thyme? Daughter needs lots of plants I have about 6 different varieties so any advice on getting more? 
Also lavender cuttings? Any advice ? French and English? 
Thanks in advance 

Fairygirl

I peg little pieces of thyme down with wire. Once rooted, just separate and pot up 

I don't grow lavender, but putting cuttings round the edge of a pot helps with drainage, which they appreciate, and is also warmer, which helps them take more readily. A good gritty mix is perfect - bit of perlite or similar is also good, especially a layer on top to help prevent the neck of the plant rotting.

debs64

Thanks will give them a try this weekend I think

Fairygirl

I should have said that you can do thyme by the same cutting method as the lavender too 
It can be hard to find pieces without flowers if it's one of the stronger growing, more upright varieties though. Should be ok around now if you have a reasonably mature plant 

debs64

Yes I think this is the right time for thyme. My daughter had a dry slope to cover next year and I think a low hedge of lavender and a patchwork of different thymes would be lovely and good for the bees etc! Expensive to buy lots of plants so thought cuttings from my plants would work .