Earth worms, as they cultivate and feed, swallow great quantities of soil, digest it, extract its food value and expel the residue as worm castings. These worm castings are 5 times richer in the nutrients necessary for maximum plant growth and production than the soil they ingested.

RELEASE: Dig several holes throughout your garden. Make them approximately ½ foot in diameter and one foot deep. Soak the holes with water and let drain. Put a little compost, food scraps, or garden waste in the holes and then add a handful of worms. Loosely fill the holes with dirt or compost. Keep the area watered.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Try to put some of the holes in the drip line around trees or shrubs. Covering the area with mulch is a good idea.