{"product_id":"earthworms-1","title":"EARTHWORMS","description":"\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:271\"\u003eWhen buying earthworms, look for \"red wigglers\" or \"composting worms\" at Watters Garden Center. \u003cspan class=\"citation-1 recitation citation-end-1\"\u003eThese worms are especially good at breaking down organic matter.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Avoid common fishing worms, as they aren't suited for garden soil.\u003c!----\u003e\u003cspan class=\"button-container hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e   \u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container ng-tns-c3643419265-234 hide\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel-container ng-tns-c3643419265-234\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel-content ng-tns-c3643419265-234\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-id=\"sources-carousel-source\" class=\"sources-carousel-source ng-tns-c3643419265-234 hide ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:292\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2 recitation citation-end-2\"\u003eTo introduce them to your garden, prepare a spot with plenty of organic matter, like compost or well-rotted manure.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Dig a shallow trench or create a small mound, and gently release the worms. \u003cspan class=\"citation-3 recitation citation-end-3\"\u003eKeep the soil moist but not waterlogged, as they need moisture to thrive.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cspan class=\"button-container hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e   \u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container ng-tns-c3643419265-235 hide\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel-container ng-tns-c3643419265-235\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel-content ng-tns-c3643419265-235\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-id=\"sources-carousel-source\" class=\"sources-carousel-source ng-tns-c3643419265-235 hide ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-id=\"sources-carousel-source\" class=\"sources-carousel-source ng-tns-c3643419265-235 hide ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:400\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4 recitation citation-end-4\"\u003eEarthworms love a mulch layer on top of your soil; it keeps them cool and provides food.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-5 recitation citation-end-5\"\u003eThey'll work their way down, improving your soil structure as they go.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Only use Watters Organic Plant Foods, and a\u003cspan class=\"citation-6 recitation citation-end-6\"\u003evoid using chemical fertilizers or pesticides, as these can harm them.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Your garden will become a haven for these beneficial creatures, leading to healthier, more productive plants.\u003c!----\u003e\u003cspan class=\"button-container hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e   \u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container ng-tns-c3643419265-236 hide\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel-container ng-tns-c3643419265-236\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel-content ng-tns-c3643419265-236\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-id=\"sources-carousel-source\" class=\"sources-carousel-source ng-tns-c3643419265-236 hide ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-id=\"sources-carousel-source\" class=\"sources-carousel-source ng-tns-c3643419265-236 hide ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-id=\"sources-carousel-source\" class=\"sources-carousel-source ng-tns-c3643419265-236 hide ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:86\"\u003e#Earthworms #SoilHealth #OrganicGardening #Composting #GardenTips #WattersGardenCenter\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BFG Supply Co. 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