"Alistair Macdonald" wrote in message
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I appreciate all the advice given, and have noted all the "watch its"
However it becomes the lesser of two evils. I have high worm casts at more
than one per square foot. If they are still there, and still wet when the
time comes to carry out my first mowing, I know from past experience that
my
rotary blades will deposit vast quantities of mud inside the covering -
not
good for the machine nor for my knees.
Alistair

If you set the blade higher on your lawn mower that will help. Don't know
how low you cut the lawn, if you scalp it every cut then yes worm casts will
be a problem. I have them in my lawn but since lifting to a higher setting
and mulching the grass they haven't been a hassle.

ron

On 15/1/07 02:03, in article , "George.com"
wrote:


"Alistair Macdonald" wrote in message
...
I appreciate all the advice given, and have noted all the "watch its"
However it becomes the lesser of two evils. I have high worm casts at more
than one per square foot. If they are still there, and still wet when the
time comes to carry out my first mowing, I know from past experience that
my
rotary blades will deposit vast quantities of mud inside the covering -
not
good for the machine nor for my knees.
Alistair

If you set the blade higher on your lawn mower that will help. Don't know
how low you cut the lawn, if you scalp it every cut then yes worm casts will
be a problem. I have them in my lawn but since lifting to a higher setting
and mulching the grass they haven't been a hassle.

And I think,too, that while I appreciate Alistair wants a beautiful lawn, he
needs to know that a lawn without worms will become a stagnant boggy mess
over time. They really are essential to its health. So I repeat my
suggestion of encouraging wildlife into the garden by putting out bird food;
the birds will help to keep a more natural balance in the worm population!
The other day we had three cock pheasants on our lawn grubbing for goodness
knows what and the jackdaws help on another lawn with the daddy longlegs
larvae.
--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/

That's it then! The general consensus seems to be - stay with the worms, and
that is what I plan to do.
A point. Golf course greenkeepers have campaigned for years to have metal
spikes banned, or at least discouraged, on the course. They were damaging
the greens. They are succeeding. My golf club professional now, out of every
four pairs of golf shoes sold, three are with rubber "spikes".
Just thought I'd mention it!
Alistair

On 15/1/07 12:29, in article ,
"Alistair Macdonald" wrote:

That's it then! The general consensus seems to be - stay with the worms, and
that is what I plan to do.
A point. Golf course greenkeepers have campaigned for years to have metal
spikes banned, or at least discouraged, on the course. They were damaging
the greens. They are succeeding. My golf club professional now, out of every
four pairs of golf shoes sold, three are with rubber "spikes".
Just thought I'd mention it!
Alistair


Probably less dangerous for the players, too, when acting out their
frustrations! ;-) BTW, with regard to your lawn, has this worm thing
*always* been a problem or is it just recently? I ask because my impression
is that worms come to the surface in wetter weather. Certainly I know
blackbirds will stamp on the surface to bring worms up because they think
it's raining - I've even seen them doing it and it's rather comical. If it
IS a recent problem, it might go away when - if - drier weather comes.
--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/

A hardy annual, but much worse this year, hence the query. Oddly, my front
lawn is totally devoid of worm casts, and all three lawns receive exactly
the same care (or lack of it) Must remember to raise the blades next time.
However. I've learnt a lot.
Alistair

On 15/1/07 15:05, in article ,
"Alistair Macdonald" wrote:

A hardy annual, but much worse this year, hence the query. Oddly, my front
lawn is totally devoid of worm casts, and all three lawns receive exactly
the same care (or lack of it) Must remember to raise the blades next time.
However. I've learnt a lot.
Alistair


There might be a higher water table at the back of the house or a slight
slope from front to back; it may be a change in the soil structure right
there or if it's a new build house, it may be how the surface was prepared
before the lawn was sown. Our biggest lawn cannot be walked on in the wet
weather - water will seep out of it and over your shoes. We don't get many
worms as in seeing loads of casts but then we have a rookery and a lot of
other birdlife in the garden. Our tea room lawn doesn't seem to hold the
water half as much and the other, side lawn where there is, in fact, an old
well, seems to drain better but is on higher ground.
One of the more interesting aspects of gardening - as well as one of the
more frustrating - is little conundrums like yours!
--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/

Alistair Macdonald wrote:
How can I persuade worms to cast their casts in garden spots other than my
lawns?
Alistair

Alistair

You need to interfere with the organic matter the worms are feeding on
by making it un palatable.

More info here
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2007/0..._wor.html#more

Regards

A 6 monthly application of a systemic fungicide will deter casting worms
also removal of thatch will help and boxing of grass clipping.
Sorry Sasha u are wrong there are no advantages to having casting worms in
your root zone.
Other species of worms yes but casting worms are a nuisance especially on
fine turf area causing bumpiness and dead areas .
"Philip Voice" wrote in message
ups.com...

Alistair Macdonald wrote:
How can I persuade worms to cast their casts in garden spots other than
my
lawns?
Alistair

Alistair

You need to interfere with the organic matter the worms are feeding on
by making it un palatable.

More info here
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2007/0..._wor.html#more

Regards

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would appreciate any further advice from anyone.

Allotment Lady

Hi There
I am new to worm farming and i didnt know where to start but just wanted to give it a go. So thought i would have a search around the internet to see what info was available and couldnt really find much! However i did find a really great book to download which was incredibly informative and really easy to read. Now I am so excited as i have a better understanding as a complete novice and i highly recommend it to anyone starting out.
I found it under this website: Beginners Guide to Starting a Worm Farm

would appreciate any further advice from anyone.

Allotment Lady

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