Worm casting essentially is the waste material produced by worms after digestion of soil. Worm castings can be used as a nutrient rich compost fertilizer for your lawn or garden, and is a great way to save money. The red wiggler worm is one of the most commonly used worms in the production of worm castings, also referred to as vermicompost. Vermicompost is a nutrient rich material that has the consistency of peat, and should be worked into the soil of new plants in order to give them stronger soil structure. Many people in the Charlotte area are turning to experts to apply Charlotte worm casting to their own gardens.
Applying 1 inch depths of vermicompost around the outer edges of planting areas can help to not only fortify plants, but it can also retain moisture. Some studies have even shown that this practice can provide up to 200% growth potential when compared to typical composting fertilizer. This is partly due to the humic acid content found in worm castings.
Furthermore, worm castings can be made into a nutrient rich tea. This tea can be used to protect wounded plants that have been damaged due to pesticides, and is commonly used as a soil drench or a root wash for added value. The tea is made by steeping the worm castings in water, and the soluble nutrients are absorbed into the water. Vermicompost tea can also be used to revive dying plants, as the nutrients will work themselves into the soil and down into the root system.
It should be noted that vermicompost requires a significant amount of water in order for the material to break down and spread to the root system. For this reason, it is recommended that you hire a professional Charlotte lawncare expert to apply worm castings or worm casting tea, as well as to perform regular checkups to ensure you are not over or under watering your plants and lawn. Having a Charlotte irrigation system installed may also help to ensure you are applying the proper amount of water to your plants, trees, and garden.
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