Oddly, dethatching St. Augustine grass is a hotly-debated question in the horticulture world. Of course, it’s possible to dethatch any lawn. The real question is: should you? The reason this is such a touchy subject is that you should dethatch St. Augustine before you need to use a machine, which can destroy the grass. But, most …
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Vermicomposting is a form of composting that involves the natural process of decomposition using various species. Organic Matter is broken down by Red Wiggler worms, Canadian nightcrawlers, and European Nightcrawlers. You have to have the right amount of each species of worms for the optimal output to occur. How to Identify Red Wigglers at all …
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Vermicomposting is a resourceful way to recycle your food waste into compost. Many people use compost in gardens, houseplants, and other horticultural projects. The question that many beginners wonder is how long it takes for their worms to break down the waste into that valuable garden gold. So how long does vermicomposting take? The average …
St. Augustine is touted as a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, luscious turf grass for the Southeast. But, it’s only luscious if it’s well maintained, and in order to be well-maintained, it has to be watered regularly. So, even if St. Augustine was drought tolerant, would it look good if it was water-stressed? Drought tolerance has much more …
In most southern climates, St. Augustine grass is the coveted turf of choice, while Bermuda grass is an invasive nuisance. If you’re planning on establishing a St. Augustine lawn, but have had issues with Bermuda in the past, you may be in for a challenge. However, there are some climates where Bermuda is planted on …
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Choosing a location for your worm bin isn’t rocket science but there are some important considerations that need to be taken into account. Depending on your climate and whether you live in an apartment or have a big back yard, choosing the best location is unique to each individual’s situation. I’ll give you 8 ideal …
Vermicomposting uses worms to help break down food, and it’s easy to do inside your home or apartment. But the fact that vermicomposting basically involves harvesting worm poop (known as “castings”), it might make you wonder if it’s a good idea for all plants or if it’s only for specially-suited situations. Is vermicomposting good for …
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When you start to see dead worms in your bin, it can be concerning. Worms have a natural lifecycle like all living things but if there is a sudden increase in the number of worms dying, it is important to identify the cause. In most cases, it is a simple matter of identifying the reason …
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Vermicomposting is the use of earthworms to increase the speed of the composting process to ensure a higher-quality compost that is beneficial to plants and gardens. The worms produce compost by digesting the matter and excreting it as nutritious worm castings called vermicast. But the number of worms does play a role in how much …
For some time now I have been using worms to recycle organic waste and food scraps into valuable soil medium for growing plants. The process, called worm composting or vermicomposting, allows worms to feed on the nutrient-rich food scraps and then turn these into nutrient-rich compost. It is an excellent way to reduce waste and …
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