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Worms
Underground heroes
Worms
Underground heroes
A workplace for worms
Did you know the most important workers of our gardens are actually found beneath your feet? Small yet mighty, worms are our humble and hidden heroes.
A workplace for worms
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The wonders of worm digestion
Worm casts are rich in nutrients like nitrogen thanks to their diet of dead roots, leaves, and grasses.
Worms improve soil structure
Earthworms create worm casts - small heaps of digested soil. Research shows these casts bind soil particles together that help rebuild topsoil.
Earthworms have a positive impact on soil structure and fertility because they eat and then excrete nutrient- and mineral-rich organic matter.
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The worm food chain doesn't start below ground.