Worm composting (also called vermicomposting), using worms to recycle food scraps and other organic material, is becoming a popular method to add valuable and highly fertile soil back to gardens …
Sometimes it feels like worms will feast on just about anything you toss into your worm bin. Moldy veggies? You bet. Fruits that are near the end of their life …
Vermicomposting is one of the greatest ways to fertilize plants. it’s a better solution than manure and its environmentally responsible. Best of all, it’s a process that just about anyone …
Vermicompost and manure are both known to be efficient natural fertilizers. Both are rich in nutrients, but they’re very different in the way that they become that way. Vermicompost is …
When your worms are trying to escape from your compost bin, you want to identify the underlying reason. Vermicomposting isn’t difficult but there is a delicate balance when it comes …
For the past year, I have been downright religious with not throwing away any kitchen waste or yard debris that can be composted. I’ve set aside storage space in my …
With two acres of red clay soil, I’ve been willing to try just about anything to improve it. Liquid soil conditioner is commonly marketed as a viable solution but I …
For the past few months, I’ve been exploring creative worm farm ideas, both above ground, and inground. There are some great manufactured worm bins available and a number of DIY …
Two of the most popular choices of turf in warmer climates are Centipede grass and St. Augustine. They offer perfect aesthetics and durability for residential yard and commercial landscapes. Both …
During the fall we have an enormous amount of leaves that blanket the yard. They are an excellent carbon source for compost but it’s somewhat of a hassle bagging them …