hi there, i am new to gardening and have been told that the small piles of earth on the lawn are worm casts , is there anything that i can do to prevent them , as they make the lawn very slippery and they look a mess , i live in the south of england thanks
worm casts
Oct 28, 2004
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Dude...worm castings are one of the best signs of healthy dirt.....be glad you got them.
Rake it in and cut the grass longer?
This is the best information I ever have found on the subject:
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Not only are the worms the best thing you could have in your yard, but since you live in England, be proud. Charles Darwin wrote a book based on his experiments of earthworms and their castings which is still quoted to this day. Just be careful as to what chemicals (fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, etc.) you apply to your yard. Check with your dealer for safety regarding the health of the earthworms and you'll enjoy a fine lawn for years to come.
Wonder what Charles Darwin used for grubs or chinch bug or cut worms?
You can live with them, or you can kill the worms. Of course, the worms are very beneficial to your lawn.
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