Thyme has dull leaves

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  1. CariAnn88

    CariAnn88 Seedling

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    Is there something wrong with my thyme plant? As you can see there is some really green colored leaves on it and the others just looks dull.

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  3. marlingardener

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    CariAnn, your thyme looks like it needs a good trimming. Thyme grows pretty fast, and the old leaves get old fast and lose their luster. Try cutting back about 1/3 of the top growth but leave the long green stems if you can. If not, don't worry. Getting lopped just makes them branch out and you get more thyme stems.
     
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    Thanks Marlin :)
     

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