Earthworm Friends in the Garden
REQUIREMENTS FOR REPRINT: You have permission to publishthis article free of charge in your e-zine, newsletter,ebook, print publication or on your website ONLY if itremains unchanged and you include the copyright and authorinformation (Resource Box) at the end. You may not usethis article in any unsolicited commercial email (spam).You may retrieve this article by:Autoresponder: earthworm@getresponse.comWebsite: http://www.apluswriting.net/articles/earthworm.txtWords: 341Copyright: 2005 Please leave the resource box intact with an active link,and send a courtesy copy of the publication in which thearticle appears to: marilynp@nctc.net----------------------------Earthworms are a gardener's best friend.Research has shown that earthworm excrement, also calledcastings or vermicompost, improves the aeration, porosity,structure, drainage, and moisture-holding capacity of soil.Many studies prove that when compared to conventionalcomposts, vermicompost is less variable and much morestable. Mixing vermicompost into the planting mediumessentially eliminated the need for additional fertilizer inthe production of tomato plugs as one example.Studies show that earthworm castings increase height, stemdiameter, enhance root growth, increase dry weight, andproduce more flowers per plant than peat moss.Redworm castings are the richest and purest humus matter inthe world. Humus is believed to aid in the prevention ofharmful plant pathogens, fungi, nematodes and bacteria.One pound of worms can convert one pound of pig manure intocompost in 48 hours!Worms consume three times their weight a week or more. Redwrigglers are very active, reproduce quickly and consumetheir own body weight of waste every 24 hours.
Therefore tenpounds of worms will eat ten pounds of waste in 24 hours!Worm castings provide a rich source of a variety ofessential plant nutrients.Microbial activity in worm castings is 10 to 20 times higherthan in the soil and organic matter that the worm ingests."How to use worm castings:When planting vegetable and annuals line the rows and holeswith about two inches of castings. About every eight weeksside dress the plants with one-half cup of castings perplant or one cup per foot of row.For perennials work one-half cup of castings into the soilin the spring, middle of summer, and early fall.For pots and hanging baskets add one-half inch castings tothe top and water in. Then reapply every eight weeks.Roses appreciate four cups of castings per plant.If starting a new lawn add 15 pounds of casting per 100square feet when sowing. Once established use seven poundsper 100 square feet.For more information about vermicompost and castings visit:http://www.apluswriting.net/garden/earthworm.htm.
Marilyn PokorneyFreelance writer of science, nature, animals and theenvironment.Also loves crafts, gardening, and reading.Website: http://www.apluswriting.netIntroducing The Birth OF Babycakes By ZenMomma: A Natural Line Of Bath And Body Products For The Soft And Sensitive Mother and Child
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How to be your Pool Company's Favorite Customer
How to be your Pool Company's Favorite CustomerBy taking advantage of a few easy swimming pool maintenance tips, you can easily make yourself the most profitable customer your local pool business has ever seen.1. Don't clean your pool! A dirty pool is an expensive pool (expensive for you, profitable for your local pool business). The more you let your pool go, the more it will cost to get things back together again. Do you see leaves in there? By all means, let them sit. Are random foreign objects floating around in your pool? Sure, let them stay.
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Plush in a Rush begins its 12th homecoming season.
(ContentDesk) August 14, 2005 -- For the twelfth consecutive year, Plush in a Rush (http://www.plushinarush.com) enters the homecoming season offering an extensive line of plush mascots for high schools, homecoming mum makers, and the floral industry.
For the 2005 season, the Dallas-based company will showcase its new plush mascot basket line.
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Mother's Day Gift Baskets Lauched at Full Moon Gift Baskets
Jacksonville, FL (ContentDesk) April 30, 2006 -- Full Moon Gift Baskets.com has a wonderful selection of Mother's Day Gift Baskets just for mom, including custom gift baskets featuring gourmet coffees and teas, chocolates, pamper gift baskets,
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We focus on creating unique and creative gifts that leaves an lasting impression on the recipient, says Sifford.For more information on...
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