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Worm castings good fertilizer, not thrips cure

01.16.11

Q: I've heard that applying worm castings to the soil is an effective treatment for thrips on rhododendrons. Do you agree? If so, how thick should the layer be and is there an ideal season for it? Would it be OK to put...

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