A hefty serving of grass clippings seems like all the food a herd of red wigglers should need in a week. But, alas, that just won’t do.
A fresh pile of grass clippings soon begins anaerobic decomposition in a worm bin creating heat and foul odors. In addition, chemically treated lawns often contain toxins best kept away from your worms.
However, if you have “clean” grass, or other yard waste, for that matter, allow it to dry out a bit and layer it loosely in the bin. Dry grass and fallen leaves are a favorite natural source of bedding material abundantly available in autumn.
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