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Jan 9, 2016 6:47 PM CST
Name: Rita
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DogsNDaylilies said:Rita, I should dig up and take a picture of my soil one of these days and post it. I think my ground finally froze, so I will have to wait until spring to do anything like that, but my soil is not a pretty thing. I think I need to unleash about 5 billion worms in the middle of my yard and let them have at it.

...now THERE's a thought! ....have a crane dig up a giant crater in my yard, put tons of worms in, and cover them up so they can create tunnels all over.

...then again, at that point, I might as well have them lift out all of the soil in my backyard and replace it with good, happy dirt. And by happy dirt, I mean dirt that will make me and all of my plants happy. Big Grin


Never mind the crane. Pile as much vegetative matter on top of the soil as you can. Leaves, newspaper, used coffee grounds, grass clippings, hay or straw are all good. Keep it wet or damp. The earthworms move in and they turn the soil.

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