dalesman
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Where can I get a supply of moss to keep worm in and first class condition
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Keith M
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I get my moss from the local garden centre. where they sell it for lining hanging baskets.
Its 'sphagnum moss' and its very cheap and excellent for keeping worms in when used on the bank as long as it's kept damp.
I also have a small home made wormery which contains mostly damp sphagnum moss with layers of earth between the layers; (although eventually the earth and moss get mixed together anyway), and the worms thrive in it as long as I occasionally add a few vegetable peelings and leaves on the surface.
Keith
Its 'sphagnum moss' and its very cheap and excellent for keeping worms in when used on the bank as long as it's kept damp.
I also have a small home made wormery which contains mostly damp sphagnum moss with layers of earth between the layers; (although eventually the earth and moss get mixed together anyway), and the worms thrive in it as long as I occasionally add a few vegetable peelings and leaves on the surface.
Keith
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rich66
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Should be able to get sphagnum moss from a garden centre, check the label see if it's been treated with anything. Or if you've got a lawn you may have enough moss in your lawn to rake out, you'll need a fan shaped lawn rake preferably with metal tines.
mikench
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And mine! Give it a week or so and my lawns will, once again, be all moss! Bring a scarifier and you can have it all!
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Just go and find some, it's easy to find. Try looking on sodden ground/areas. I certainly wouldn't be spending money on it when it's freely available!
I read somewhere or other in an old book I think it was that shredded newspaper (the type with the print that comes off on your hands) is a good substitue for moss and keeps worms in good condition.
Not tried it so cant say first hand.
Not tried it so cant say first hand.
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rayner
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Hanging baskets are about done so rob it from neighbours hanging baskets, free if you're not seen.