Soil is my Passion
Is your garden doing… Meh?
What would your plants look like if they
had a spongy forest floor all around?
I make gardening as easy as possible for you by optimizing your soil life and irrigation.
I help gardeners get
beautiful blooms
and bigger harvests
so that you can relax and enjoy the fruits of your beautiful outdoor oasis.
About me
Ty Teissere
My love for gardening started in my Grandpa Eddie’s tropical fern oasis in Lakewood, CA. His lush, vibrant garden sparked a lifelong passion for plants and fruit, inspired by the patterns of forest edge ecosystems.
After exploring tropical lands abroad, I rooted back in Southern California to create my own edible garden haven. As an ISA Certified Arborist and greywater irrigation installer, I’ve seen firsthand the struggles local gardeners face. The single biggest issue? How to tend the soil, organically, for abundant results.
My answer is Vermilion Compost. We use over 100,000 worms to create organic castings from dairy manure and local juice pulp. We use this worm compost to brew microbially-abundant liquid compost tea, transforming lifeless dirt into vibrant, healthy soil and invigorated plants.
“All the world’s problems can be solved in a garden”
– Bill Mollison
does your soil
Act like Concrete more than a Sponge?
Do you want bigger harvests and happier plants?
From Azaleas to Zucchinis, Bananas to Bermuda Grass
Most of our garden plants prefer fundamental conditions:
Sun, Water, Air and Earth
When our soils are dry (inconsistent water), compacted like concrete (no air), and have no visible soil life (no access to earth minerals), our plants respond to sunlight more like a vampire than a sun goddess.
- Do you feel like… I have a dry thumb for gardening? (You don’t!)
- Does it seem… like all those plastic wrapped products on the big box shelves are questionable? (They are…)
- Are you frustrated that… your garden isn’t what you know it could be (It really can be!)
- And when it comes down to it, do you… wish gardening could just be more fun, and less struggle? (We’ve got you! But you still have to deal with gophers and squirrels 🙂
Testimonials
Proven Outcomes
“Some of the best tomatoes I’ve ever had.
Home grown in your compost :)”
VINCE S- CLAREMONT, CA
“My plants have been putting out so many more flowers since Ty sprayed my garden with compost tea. I’m noticing more tomatoes and cucumbers.
My ginger has never looked better. I may actually have some to harvest!
I appreciate how thorough he was in spraying all my plants.”
JUANITA R- GLENDORA, CA
“I started giving my indoor plants a soil treatment (about 2 tablespoons compost in 8oz water every month or so) and oh my goodness they have grown so fast and healthy! It’s increased my plant-growing confidence tenfold. I give all my gardener friends and colleagues bags of Vermilion Compost for birthdays or other celebrations and they’ve had great harvests! This stuff is the real deal.”
SARAH G- POMONA, CA
WHAT I OFFER
All My Products and Services
#1
Worm Castings
My worm compost is organic, biologically rich and species diverse, providing a safe and effective fertilizer for your garden.
With my compost you’ll find:
- A LIVING Soil Probiotic: Handmade, fresh from the source (not stored in a warehouse, wrapped in plastic, or baking in the sun)
- Soil Benefits: Enhances microbial diversity, water retention, and soil health.
- Plant Benefits: Promotes faster germination, stronger roots, and improved yields.
#2
Compost Tea Spray Service
Compost tea is a living liquid amendment brewed with organic worm castings that rapidly transforms lifeless dirt into vibrant, healthy soil and invigorated plants. I come to your garden with up to 100 gallons of tea, and coat leaves and roots with billions of beneficial microbes.
With my Compost Tea you’ll find:
- Boosts Plant Immunity: The microbial diversity in tea helps plants stand strong against stressors like heat, drought, and pests.
- Enriches Leaves & Roots: Nutrients are immediately absorbed through leaf contact, while deep root injections partner with plants to build rich, fluffy soil from the ground up.
- Widespread Application: As a liquid, the tea can be sprayed or injected to reach areas where solid compost is impractical.
#3
Soil and Irrigation Assessment
A holistic soil assessment goes beyond simple chemical tests to evaluate the overall health of your soil as a living ecosystem. I analyze a range of physical, biological, and ecological indicators to provide a complete picture of your soil’s vitality.
With a Soil and Water Assessment you’ll find:
- Get a Pulse on Your Soil’s Health: I provide actual data points on key metrics like compaction depth, organic matter levels, soil structure, and pH, giving you a clear understanding of your soil’s current condition.
- Targeted Solutions: You’ll get a clear, color-coded chart that highlights the specific areas of your property that need the most attention, helping you make smart decisions.
- Irrigation Check-Up: We’ll thoroughly evaluate each irrigation zone and provide prioritized recommendations, so you can be confident your system is running as efficiently as possible.
