Yes, I suppose you’re right. I wonder if thyme is some that the bunnies want to eat. Hope not.
You’d have to google that.
My understanding is that animals dislike strong scented plants.
Marigolds are said to discourage them, too.
Oregano and marjoram also grow like ground covers. Thyme is beautiful when it flowers, which is this time of year.
You could very easily surreptitiously do an herb garden in spite of the HOA, IMO.