Compost bin not breaking down properly? A bag of worms may be the best fix, gardener says

If your compost pile seems stuck, one gardener says the fix may be surprisingly simple: add worms.

In a recent TikTok, a backyard grower said a bag o worms can help kitchen scraps break down faster and turn into nutrient-rich material for the garden.

The tip came from TikTok creator Suburban Dog Gardens (@suburbandoggardens), a suburban gardener in Saint Charles, who shared the quick composting suggestion in a video posted May 25.

In the video and caption, the creator called adding worms the best thing you can do for a sluggish bin and said the worms turn kitchen scraps into worm castings.

If your compost bin is moving slowly, worms could help speed it up.

Worm castings can naturally enrich soil. The creator also pointed to a second benefit in the caption: adding compost to a garden can attract beneficial worms that continue to break down organic matter in the soil.

One commenter wrote, Thank you because this has been an issue for me.

Faster composting can mean less food waste sitting around and more usable soil amendment for raised beds, containers, and backyard plots.

Healthy compost can help support stronger plants without relying as heavily on store-bought assistance or produce.

A productive garden can help families save money on groceries, harvest fruits and vegetables at peak flavor, and spend more time outside getting light physical activity.

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