Worms are fantastic burrowing creatures that are the living, breathing engineers of the garden underworld. Their intricate network of tunnels that they create is extremely important for the soil of any garden. They eat and recycle organic matter to keep your garden soil healthy.

So why are worms so important?

Earthworms are some of the hardest-working critters in the garden. They help process organic material into nutrients that help the soil.

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  • They help recycle nutrients: Worms are constantly eating and in constant motion. They can eat their body weight. When they consume food, they break down and recycle organic matter within the soil during this process. This process naturally enhances your soil, enriching it with essential nutrients for your plants.
  • Contribute to soil structure improvement: The casts of earthworms contain nitrogen and phosphorus, vital nutrients needed to maintain soil balance. When they move underground, they loosen and oxygenate the soil as they burrow channels through the soil. This, in turn, helps leave space for water drainage.
  • They provide a food source: As nature has intended, worms provide the necessary food source for other species. Important species that are vital for the survival of your garden. As important as they are alive, they are also very important in the food chain.
  • Help keep the garden tidy: On top of worms, boosting the soil quality. They keep your gardens tidy. Worms will drag dead organic matter, like leaves, underground into their burrows. Break down any decaying organic matter they can find in your garden.
  • Encourage fungal species in the garden: When your garden has earthworms, there will be an increase in fungi and bacteria in your soil. This is good, as fungi and bacteria also help release nutrients from organic material. This, in turn, can help plant growth.
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These underground allies are pretty amazing. Encouraging worm colonies in your garden is vital for the survival of your garden. They are crucial animals to help protect the health and balance of nutrients in the soil.

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