Worm castings, commonly known as vermicompost, are a remarkable byproduct produced by worms as they break down organic materials, including dead leaves, kitchen scraps, and other organic matter. As ...

Q: I've heard that applying worm castings to the soil is an effective treatment for thrips on rhododendrons. Do you agree? If so, how thick should the layer be and is there an ideal season for it?

Many gardeners rely on compost to help improve their soils. Taking compost a step further, some gardeners use worms to break down the compost even more. Vermicomposting, or worm composting, uses red ...

I have employed hundreds of workers to transform my kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost for the garden. They work without pay and multiply like crazy. The workers are a hungry crew of worms -- ...

There are many reasons I love gardening, but one of the best is there is always something new to learn. So last week, when I had an opportunity to visit a worm casting farm, I jumped at the chance. It ...

My son Liam has acquired a green thumb and has put in several raised beds, to boot. Now he wants to fill them. My first call went to Sanctuary Soil and Feed (877-751-3935; sanctuarysoil.com). Though ...

Question: I have a problem in my lawn. Worms make it so bumpy that I can hardly walk in my yard without twisting my ankle. Any suggestions? Answer: The bumps in the lawn are made of worm castings ...

Q:I've heard that applying worm castings to the soil is an effective treatment for thrips on rhododendrons. Do you agree? If so, how thick should the layer be and is there an ideal season for it?