When I had the castings from my worm bin tested, I found they were pH 6.1, which would probably be OK for rhodies if my soil were slightly acidic too. You could use a pH meter or litmus paper to ...

Unlike nitrogen-rich fertilizers, worm castings won’t burn the plant’s roots. They can also be mixed with potting soil, in concentrations of up to 20 percent castings, to make an extra-rich ...

Vermicomposting, or worm composting, uses red wiggler worms to break down compost, food scraps and other organic materials, creating castings -- a nutrient-rich organic fertilizer that improves ...

Homemade fertilizers offer a natural and cost-effective way to provide nutrients to your houseplants, ... Worm castings are a valuable source of nutrients and beneficial microorganisms.

You can also create a liquid fertilizer, delightfully called worm tea, by soaking worm castings in water. Worm tea can give a boost to house plants or a garden.

When the flower buds just start to swell, apply no more than a half-inch layer, then make... Worm castings good fertilizer, not thrips cure Seattle Post-Intelligencer Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...